![]() ![]() I’ve previously published a simple process mapping/process analysis tool, and I’ve decided to give it a bit of a tweak/upgrade and I’ve updated the previous template (here) to include a few new columns which you’ll hopefully find useful. ![]() The article raises an interesting point that each technique has it’s pro’s and cons so it’s important to select something that’s going to be beneficial. When it comes to process mapping there is some great advice out there and I’ll give a shout out to my friends over at Triaster for this great piece Techniques to create process maps My colleague and I were discussing when it comes to process analysis what data to capture and why it’s best to capture the type of process step (for example “manufacturing operation” or “inspection”) which can then assist you in identifying “value add” and also in determining improvement opportunities.įor us here, great process mapping is crucial and is one of the 5 key problem-solving tools in business and while we’ve all heard it before the mantra of if you don’t know your processes you can’t manage them is as true as ever. Now as you readers know, there are some great tools & techniques out there for process mapping, from swim lane mapping to value stream mapping together with countless software tools you can use. I was recently engaged in a business improvement project with some colleagues and we were ruminating on how best to map the process.
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