Although flow charts can be used to explain just about anything, most people use them for one of three reasons: to inform decisions, show processes or to visualize data—which is why most flow chart ...

The first step is to choose a process that you want to map and analyze. A process is a set of activities that transform inputs into outputs, such as a service, a product, or a function.

Process flow charts are widely used as quality planning tools to visualize and analyze the steps, inputs, outputs, and resources involved in a process. They can help identify potential problems ...