SIPOC
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SIPOC is a six sigma tool. The acronym SIPOC stands for Suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, customers. A SIPOC is completed most easily by starting from the right ("Customers") and working towards the left.
For example:
- Suppliers - grocers and vendors
- Inputs - ingredients for recipes
- Process - cooking at a restaurant kitchen
- Outputs - meals served
- Customers - diners at a restaurant
A number of six sigma SIPOC references are available, including isixsigma.com [1] and opensourcesixsigma.com.[2]
[edit] See also
SIPOC is a high level process map, used to obtain a description of the process at hand, as well as define the boundaries of the project.
It provides a “template” for defining a process, before you begin to map, measure, or improve it.
[edit] References
- ^ isixsigma.com
- ^ Open Source Six Sigma, [1] OSSS Process Management Manual at opensourcesixsigma.com
[edit] External links
- SIPOC Diagram on isixsigma.com
- Online SIPOC at Discover 6 Sigma Lab
- Example SIPOC template for Microsoft Excel
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