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Flowchart Generator

Process Mapping & Workflow Analysis

Flow Chart Creator

Instructions:

  • • Add nodes using the form above
  • • Drag nodes to reposition them
  • • Click on a node to edit its text
  • • Use "Connect Nodes" to link nodes together
  • • Click two nodes in sequence to create connections

Process Flow Chart

Add nodes to start creating your flow chart

Node Types:

Start/End
Process
Decision
Connection

About Flowcharts

A flowchart is a visual representation of a process, workflow, or algorithm that uses standardized symbols to show the sequence of steps and decision points.

Flowcharts are essential quality tools that help teams understand, analyze, and improve processes by making them visible and systematic.

Key Benefits

  • • Visualize complex processes
  • • Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies
  • • Standardize procedures
  • • Train new team members
  • • Document existing processes

Common Symbols

  • Oval: Start/End points
  • Rectangle: Process steps
  • Diamond: Decision points
  • Arrow: Flow direction

🎯 How to Create Effective Flowcharts

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. 1Define the process scope and boundaries
  2. 2Identify the start and end points
  3. 3List all process steps in sequence
  4. 4Identify decision points and branches
  5. 5Connect elements with arrows
  6. 6Review and validate with stakeholders

Best Practices:

  • • Use standard symbols consistently
  • • Keep text concise and clear
  • • Maintain logical flow direction (top to bottom, left to right)
  • • Avoid crossing lines when possible
  • • Include all possible paths and outcomes

Flowchart Applications

Manufacturing

  • • Production process mapping
  • • Quality control procedures
  • • Equipment maintenance workflows
  • • Safety protocol documentation

Service Industries

  • • Customer service processes
  • • Order fulfillment workflows
  • • Complaint handling procedures
  • • Employee onboarding steps

Healthcare

  • • Patient care pathways
  • • Emergency response procedures
  • • Medication administration
  • • Infection control protocols

Real-World Example: Customer Order Processing

Scenario: E-commerce Order Fulfillment Process

Process Flow:
  • • Start: Customer places order
  • • Decision: Payment valid?
  • • Process: Check inventory availability
  • • Decision: Items in stock?
  • • Process: Pick and pack items
  • • Process: Generate shipping label
  • • Process: Ship order
  • • End: Customer receives order
Process Improvements Identified:
  • • Added real-time inventory checks
  • • Automated payment validation
  • • Implemented parallel picking for multiple items
  • • Created exception handling for out-of-stock items

Result: Order processing time reduced by 35% and error rate decreased by 60%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a flowchart and a process map?

Flowcharts focus on the logical flow and decision points in a process, while process maps often include additional details like roles, systems, and timing. Flowcharts are more focused on the sequence of activities and decisions.

How detailed should a flowchart be?

The level of detail depends on the purpose. High-level flowcharts show major process steps, while detailed flowcharts include every action and decision. Start with high-level and add detail as needed for analysis or training purposes.

Who should be involved in creating flowcharts?

Include people who actually perform the process, process owners, customers (internal or external), and subject matter experts. Different perspectives help ensure accuracy and completeness.

How often should flowcharts be updated?

Update flowcharts whenever the process changes significantly, during process improvement initiatives, or at least annually as part of process reviews. Keep them current to maintain their value as documentation and training tools.