What is Process Mapping in Lean Six Sigma?
→ Process Mapping is the graphical representation of the process.
→ It is used to describe the flow of material or information.
→ Sometimes it is also used as a Business Process Mapping.
→ Process Mapping is a very famous Management and Planning Tool that is mostly used in the Lean Six Sigma Projects
→ It helps to understand the process and process-related things like delay times, processing time, lead time, takt time, cycle time, process owner, the scope of the processes, responsibilities, etc.
→ This method is also used for various improvement projects like productivity improvement, efficiency improvement, loss reduction, quality improvement, etc
→ It helps us to gain a better understanding of the process and train new members effectively and efficiently.
→ The main components of process mapping are input, output, and process steps.
→ Process_Mapping is used in almost all business processes in the organization like Production, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Maintenance, etc.
Types of Process Mapping
→ There are different types of process mapping are explained below that are very widely used in the Lean Six Sigma Projects.
→ Basically, process_mapping is all about communicating your process to others.
→ The most common process map types are mentioned below:
- Activity Process_Map
- Detailed Process_Map
- High-Level Process_Map
- Rendered Process_Map
- Swimlane (or Cross-functional) Process_Map
(1) Activity Process_Map:
→ The Activity Process_Map represents value-added and non-value-added activities in a process.
→ Also, we can understand this mapping as the VA and NVA (Value added and Non-Value added activities) Mapping of the process.
→ This is a very common mapping during the Lean Manufacturing and Lean Management project implementation in the organization.
(2) Detailed Process_Map
→ The Detailed Process_Map provides a much more detailed look at each step in the process.
→ This method is very helpful for a detailed understanding of any process and training others.
(3) High-Level Process_Map
→ The High-Level Process_Map is a representation of a process involving interactions between Supplier, Input, Process, Output, and Customer.
→ This method is very commonly known as the SIPOC Process_Mapping.
→ The SIPOC Process_Mapping is a very common method for the Six Sigma Project.
→ Also, visit: The SIPOC Diagram Process_Mapping Tool Explained with Example and Case Study with Editable Excel and PowerPoint Templates
(4) Rendered Process_Map
→ The Rendered Process Map represents current state and/or future state processes to show areas for improvement.
→ We can use this type of process map in Value Stream Mapping during the improvement projects.
→ Also, visit: Value Stream Mapping (Process_Mapping Tool) Explained with Example and Case Study
(5) Swimlane (or Cross-functional) Process_Map
→ The Swimlane Mapp separates out the sub-process and responsibilities in the process.
→ We can easily understand this type as a simple process flow chart with processes, sub-processes, and responsibilities.
→ So the Process Flow Chart is a Swimlane or Cross-Function type of Process Mapping.
→ Also, visit: Process Flow Chart (Process_Mapping Tool) Explained with Example and Case Study
Benefits of Process Mapping
→ Identify the wasteful activities and bottlenecks in the process
→ We can easily understand the process with the help of this tool
→ Help to train other members
→ Improve the Quality of product, process, or service
→ It also helps to manage the risk and contingency planning
→ Used in almost all improvement projects
→ Improve the efficiency
→ Identify the improvement opportunities
→ It helps us with problem-solving and decision making
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