Flow Chart
A Flow Chart is a type of diagram that represents a process step by step
with the help of various kind of box shapes and connecting these with
arrows.
Flow Chart
Lamp doesn’t work
Lamp No
plugged Plug in lamp
in?
Yes
Bulb Yes
burned Replace bulb
out?
No
Repair lamp
Flow Chart - Purpose
It gives a visual representation of a process.
Identify the steps and material needed for the process.
Helps in quickly analyzing the process.
Flow Chart
Start Terminator
Process
No
Decision A
Yes
Data
A Document
End Terminator
New opportunity,
new/changed process,
or significant project
Determine how the plan will be
documented
Resources YES Defined process YES Develop process
needed? needed? documentation
NO NO
Resolve conflict with
NO
existing products or Compatible? Acquire resources
processes
YES
Can we verify NO Develop the necessary methods &
results? records
YES
Complete & file records