In order to analyze the second condition for a flow process chart, one should use the ANSI standard symbols. The ANSI standard symbols used most often include the following:
Move Material by truck, conveyor, or hand.
Raw Material in bins, finished product on pallets, or filed documents.
Wait for elevator, papers waiting, material waiting
Read gages, read papers for information, or check quality of goods.
Any combination of two or more of these symbols show an understanding for a joint process.
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As a whole, flow charting has been around for a very long time. In fact, flow charts have been used for so long that no one individual is specified as the "father of the flow chart". The reason for this is obvious. A flow chart can be customized to fit any need or purpose. For this reason, flow charts can be recognized as a very unique quality improvement method.
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Step N= End of Process
CONSTRUCTION/INTERPRETATION tip for a flow chart.
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This is a simple case of processes and decisions in finding the best route home at the end of the working day.
(Assembling a ballpoint pen)
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Practically all quality improvement tools have been developed from the flow chart. Some of these methods include:
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