Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of a business process map?
What is the purpose of a business process map?
What is the benefit of using UPN notation?
What is the benefit of using UPN notation?
What is a key feature of process maps?
What is a key feature of process maps?
What is the purpose of version controlling process maps?
What is the purpose of version controlling process maps?
Signup and view all the answers
What drives changes to lower-level diagrams?
What drives changes to lower-level diagrams?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the relationship between UPN process maps and other types of diagrams?
What is the relationship between UPN process maps and other types of diagrams?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the operational definition of a business?
What is the operational definition of a business?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a key principle before building a process map?
What is a key principle before building a process map?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary purpose of a capability model?
What is the primary purpose of a capability model?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of map is ideal for identifying the key points in a process?
What type of map is ideal for identifying the key points in a process?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary purpose of a Value Stream Map?
What is the primary purpose of a Value Stream Map?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of map is perfect for giving all the details of a process step and documenting all the decision points within a process?
What type of map is perfect for giving all the details of a process step and documenting all the decision points within a process?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a characteristic of a Detailed Process Map?
What is a characteristic of a Detailed Process Map?
Signup and view all the answers
When would you use a SIPOC map?
When would you use a SIPOC map?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Business Process Mapping Notation
- Business process maps can be created in various ways, including flow diagrams, flowcharting, UML diagrams, value stream maps, and SIPOC.
- UPN (Universal Process Notation) is a simpler and more engaging diagramming notation that can be easily understood by all stakeholders and viewed online.
UPN (Universal Process Notation)
- UPN is a non-proprietary notation that doesn't require specialized software.
- Process maps in UPN are hierarchical, allowing for drilling down to add more detail.
- Each diagram can be limited to 8-10 boxes, while describing a broad scope or complex process.
- Process maps are version controlled at the diagram level.
- The process map is the operational definition of the business and evolves constantly, with lower-level diagrams changing more frequently.
5 Principles of UPN
- Understanding the principles of UPN is crucial before building a process map.
Other Process Diagrams
- Other diagrams, such as capability models, industry blueprints, and SIPOC maps, can be used alongside UPN to understand processes at a high level.
Capability Model
- Capability models or industry blueprints list high-level process areas, useful for scoping out specific areas to map and showing context within the overall business.
Detailed Process Map
- A detailed process map is a flowchart that shows a drill-down version of a process, containing all process details and decision points.
SIPOC Map
- A SIPOC map shows key process elements, including Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customers.
- SIPOC maps are ideal for identifying key points in a process and defining the scope of a complex process.
Value Stream Map
- Value stream maps visualize the flow of material and information needed to bring a product to the customer.
- Value stream maps are used to record measurements, identify waste, and document, analyze, and improve the flow of information and material.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Learn about different business process mapping notations, including flow diagrams, flowcharting, UML diagrams, value stream maps, and SIPOC. Understand how to create an easily understood business process map.
