Work Simplification Flowcharting has been used by large organizations since Frederick Taylor and Frank Gilbreth introduced the concepts of Motion Study and Scientific Management, into Henry Ford's production line.
Now, flowcharts are easy to draw with inexpensive software such as "Visio", which is now owned by Microsoft. It's ideal for the busy small business manager.
The program sidebars describe the functions represented by the various symbols. A thin third-party text explains all you need to know for designing flowcharts for a small or medium sized operation.
What does flowcharting do for you?
If you were to consider having your business ISO certified, you will find the task easier if you are skilled in flowcharting.
Many years ago as a first level manager, I was assigned along with a promising skilled technician, to do a work simplification for a large department with over 200 workers. We were forced to combine all the functions into one chart that eventually became 24 feet long. We called the symbols "Therbligs" in honor of Frank Gilbreth, the creator.
We used a template to draw the symbols. A seldom used template in the back of my drawer bears the IBM logo. You can appreciate my joy when I discovered the Visio software.
A senior manager declared it to be the most comprehensive and longest flowchart he had ever seen. It was fun and we were paid well.
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