What is a Flow Chart?
→ It is a diagrammatic representation that illustrates the sequence of operations to be performed to get the desired result and it is also known as Process Flow Diagram.→ Flow_Chart is a diagrammatic representation that illustrates the sequence of operations to be performed to get the desired result.
→ As per Wikipedia, It is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow or sequence of operation.
→ The flow_chart shows the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting the boxes with arrows.
→ It is used in analyzing, designing, documenting,7 or managing a workflow or program in various fields.
→ Dr. Edwards Deming's statement: "Draw a flowchart for whatever you do, Until you do, you do not know what you are doing, You just have a job.”
Process Flow Chart uses:
→ Planning a new project→ Documenting a process
→ Managing workflow
→ Also used for auditing purposes.
Milestones:
→ 1960: The American National Symbols Institute (ANSI) set standards for Flow_Charts and their symbols in the 1960s.→ 1970: The International Organizations for Standardization (ISO) adopted the ANSI symbols.
→ 1985: The current standard was revised in 1985.
How to make a flow chart?
→ The process needs to start from top to down, from left to right.→ The graph size needs to be the same and the start symbol only appears once, but the end symbol can use more.
→ There is only one arrow path graph for the same path.
→ The line should avoid the cross, if need crossed should be used across the graph.
Flow chart Symbols:
(a) Oval
→ This is used for Start and End activity or we can say beginning or end of a program.→ In this symbol generally "Start" or "End" word used or other phrases used such as "submit inquiry" or "receive product".
(b) Flowline / Arrow line
→ The flowline or arrow line shows the order of operation.→ Arrow line used to indicate line coming from one symbol and ending at another
(c) Diamond
→ Diamond is used for decision-making purposes.→For yes/no or true/false activity, we use a diamond.
(d) Rectangle
→ We use a rectangle for change value, shape, or location of data.→ For different symbol, their use, and example refer below picture.
(e) Parallelogram
→ The parallelogram is used for input and output data.→ It is also used for entering data or displaying results.
(f) Single document graph
→ It is used to display a single document in any process.(g) Multiple documents graph
→ It is used to display multiple documents in any process.(h) Delay Activity
→ The Delay shape represents a waiting period where no activity is done.→ For different symbol, their use, and example refer below picture.
Flow Charts Examples:
Different Types of Flowchart:
- Macro
- Mini
- Micro
- Matrix Flowchart
The examples of different flowcharts are mentioned in the below pictures.
(a) Macro and Mini FlowChart
(b) Matrix
Benefits:
→ Improve process understanding→ Provide a tool for training
→ Identify problem areas and improvement opportunities
→ Define and analyze processes in an easy way
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