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Process Flow Diagram Template | Examples |Symbols |PFD

Hi Readers! Here, today we will be discussing the process flow diagram, its symbols, and practical examples. We have prepared a PFD template for sample and example basis, if you would like to download the free template or format of the PFD-process flow diagram then, go through the below-given link.

The process flow diagram template or format in excel-DOWNLOAD-PFD in Excel template or format.

What is a Process Flow Diagram- PFD?

The PFD or process flow diagram is a flow chart or process flow diagram or process mapping of a process. The PFD represents the process sequence and details (like a machine, activities, process sequence, relevant document, process control, decision, etc).

Symbols of Process flow diagram – PFD:

PFD/PFC has many symbols but we will discuss only common symbols. Details are given below;

Symbol Name	Function
Flowline	To show the process direction
Terminal symbol	It indicates the beginning or end of the Process flowchart
Process	Represent Process steps
Decision Symbol	Which shows the decision step of a process
Input / Output	Inputting or outputting data
Predefined process	Which indicates the predefined process
On-page connector	Pairs of on-page connectors are used to replace long lines on a flowchart page
Off-page connector	It is used when the target is on another page.
Delay	Which represents the delay period that is part of a process
Document	Document requirement
Multi-document	Multi-document requirement
Display	Machine display
Manual input	Data or information in the system
Manual Operation	It indicates the manual process

Process Flow Chart symbols / PFD

4 Steps to create a PFD-Process flow Diagram:

Step-1:

CFT team formation including the process owner.

Step-2:

List out the process, activities, decision, machine, control mechanism, etc

Step-3:

Sequentially write down the process, activities, and decisions of the process

Step-4:

Plot the diagram by using the PFD symbols.

Process Flow Diagram Example:

We have created two process flow diagrams, i.e. [1] without repetition of the process after the decision and [2] with repetition of the process after the decision. Both two types of PDF are given below;

Industrial Example:

Here we have taken the process flow diagram example of Training, which is one of the most powerful things to competent the workforce and enhance the skill of employees. So that optimum knowledge can be utilized for effective output from operation by employees at an organization. Hence if you would like to create a process flow chart of education and training operations then the below example will be helpful to prepare the same. This is only for reference and learning purposes.

We have prepared the PFD followed by the above steps:

Step-1:

We have formed a team including the HRD member.

Step-2:

Identified the activities below

Training needs identification
Prepare the training plan and schedule
Conduct the training as per schedule
Training feedback and effectiveness monitoring
Skill evaluation.

Step-3:

We have arranged the activities sequentially as given below of education and training operations.

Activities-1	Training needs identification
Activities-2	Prepare the training plan and schedule
Activities-3	Conduct the training as per schedule
Activities-4	Training feedback and effectiveness monitoring
Activities-5	Skill evaluation

Step-4:

We have prepared the PFD – process flow chart for education and training operations and details are given below;

FAQ:

What is the process flow?

The process flow is the flow chart that represents the process sequences or process mapping including machine details, control data, document reference, etc.

What is the difference between SIPOC and PFD?

The SIPOC diagram consists of 5 elements i.e. Supplier, Input, Process, Output, and Customer. the PDF is the process mapping that represents the process sequences.

What is flowchart?

The FC is a flow diagram or mapping of activities.

What are the 3 types of PFD?

[1] System PFD, [2] General PFD, [3] Detailed PFD

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SIPOC Template | SIPOC Diagram Example of Manufacturing & Service Industry

Hi Readers! Today here, we will be discussing on SIPOC template and examples of sipoc diagrams of manufacturing and service industries. As you know that SIPOC is one of the most useful diagrams which is generally used for a better understanding of the process. In both the manufacturing and service industries are commonly used the two types of process mapping diagrams are. I.e. [1] PFD- Process flow diagram and another [2] SIPOC diagram. If you would like to download the free SIPOC excel template then, click on the given below download link.

Download the SIPOC template in excel format-SIPOC Excel format-DOWNLOAD Link

What is SIPOC Diagram?

The SIPOC diagram consists of 5 elements i.e. [1] Suppliers, [2] Inputs, [3] Processes, [4] Outputs, [5] Customers. The diagram is generally used for process mapping. It helps to understand the overview of the process in detail.

5 Steps to create a SIPOC Diagram:

Step-1:

Create a CFT team including the process owner of a particular process, which you are trying to draw.

Step-2:

Define the process, for example, let’s consider a process namely called Process-A and you are trying to draw an SIPOC diagram, so first of all you are supposed to list out the details activities of process-A in sequence with the help of the CFT team.

Step-3:

After listing out the details process sequence, find out the internal and external suppliers. Details are mentioned below example.

Step-4:

List out and identify the inputs, process, process output and then customers

Step-5:

Draw the Diagram by entering the above points in the appropriate places.

[SIPOC Template / Format]

SIPOC Diagram vs PFD – process flow diagram:

Both the SIPOC diagram and process flow diagram are used to represent the process mapping but the difference between the two is the elements that are used to represent the process details. In SIPOC, we use the 4 elements like supplier, input, process, output, and customer but in PFD, we use flow chart symbols, like the terminator, process, flow line (arrow connector), decision, document, connector, data, preparation, off-page connector, etc.

SIPOC Diagram Example of Manufacturing & Service Industry:

Manufacturing Industry Example:

Suppose a company manufactures automobile parts through foundry technology and they have planned to prepare a SIPOC diagram of one of the processes called green sand mould preparation.

Supplier	Input	Process	Output	Customer
Sand plant	Green sand	Filling green sand into drag pattern cavity	Drag mould	Mould making dept.
Sand plant	Green sand	Filling green sand into cope pattern cavity	Cope mould	Mould making dept.
Mould making dept.	Cope and drag mould	Core fitting	Mould with core fitted	Mould making dept.
Mould making dept	Mould with core fitted	Fitting of cope and drag mould	Final mould	Pouring dept.

Service Industry Example:

Let’s consider one of the service sectors of finance as an example bank, and we are going to draw a SIPOC diagram of an offline saving bank account opening process, which is given below;

Supplier	Input	Process	Output	Customer
…..	Application filled-up form	Offline checking and verification of documents deposited by the customer	Verified document	Document verification document
Document verification dept.	Verified document	Account creation	New saving bank account number	Account creation dept
Account creation dept	New saving account	Passbook issuing	New passbook	Mr. XYZ

FAQ:

What does sipoc stand for in Six Sigma?

Ans.: The SIPOC stands for Supplier, Input, Process, Output and Customer.

What is a SIPOC template?

The SIPOC template is a diagram which consists of suppliers, inputs, processes, outputs and customers. With the help of the SIPOC diagram, you can prepare the details process flow from start to end.

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