Design a Flowchart for a Process
Design a Flowchart for a Process
University of Phoenix
Operations Management
OPS/571
Design a Flowchart for a Process
Understanding the process of work flow is essential in every organization. “A process is any part of an organization that takes inputs and transforms them into outputs that, it is hoped, are of greater value to the organization than the original inputs” (Chase, Jacobs, & Aquilano, 2006, p. 154). This assignment will analyze the weekly commute time data, design a flowchart using an appropriate tool, comment on the factors that affect the process design, and identify at least one metric to measure the process.
Analysis Process
Understanding the Monday through Friday collection of data is crucial to the details of the analysis process. “Clearly understanding the purpose of the analysis to setting the level of detail in modeling the process” (Chase et al., 2006, p. 155). Different scenarios affect the drive time each day of the commute. The purpose of this analysis is to gain a better understanding for the fluctuation of the commute to work (Chase et al., 2006). For example, a critical detail that needs to be acknowledged is that the commute to work involves carpooling. “When an analysis is performed, it is important to qualify the analysis with the assumptions made”(Chase et al., 2006, p. 156). Including carpooling in this scenario, means that the start point, there will be a total of two additional stops before the final destination with the exception of Monday’s and any other day when carpooling is impossible because of the carpooler’s individual schedules.
Design a Flowchart
The data needed for this scenario includes the departure time from (A) home, (B) mom’s home, (C) mom’s work location, and (D) conclude with the final work destination location. “A good way to start analyzing a process is with a diagram showing the basic elements of a process—typically tasks, flows, and storage areas” (Chase et al., 2006, p. 157). The
University of Phoenix
Operations Management
OPS/571
Design a Flowchart for a Process
Understanding the process of work flow is essential in every organization. “A process is any part of an organization that takes inputs and transforms them into outputs that, it is hoped, are of greater value to the organization than the original inputs” (Chase, Jacobs, & Aquilano, 2006, p. 154). This assignment will analyze the weekly commute time data, design a flowchart using an appropriate tool, comment on the factors that affect the process design, and identify at least one metric to measure the process.
Analysis Process
Understanding the Monday through Friday collection of data is crucial to the details of the analysis process. “Clearly understanding the purpose of the analysis to setting the level of detail in modeling the process” (Chase et al., 2006, p. 155). Different scenarios affect the drive time each day of the commute. The purpose of this analysis is to gain a better understanding for the fluctuation of the commute to work (Chase et al., 2006). For example, a critical detail that needs to be acknowledged is that the commute to work involves carpooling. “When an analysis is performed, it is important to qualify the analysis with the assumptions made”(Chase et al., 2006, p. 156). Including carpooling in this scenario, means that the start point, there will be a total of two additional stops before the final destination with the exception of Monday’s and any other day when carpooling is impossible because of the carpooler’s individual schedules.
Design a Flowchart
The data needed for this scenario includes the departure time from (A) home, (B) mom’s home, (C) mom’s work location, and (D) conclude with the final work destination location. “A good way to start analyzing a process is with a diagram showing the basic elements of a process—typically tasks, flows, and storage areas” (Chase et al., 2006, p. 157). The
References: Chase, R. B., Jacobs, F. B., & Aquilano, N. J. (2006). Operations management for competitive advantage (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill/Irwin. Google Maps. (2012). Google Maps. Retrieved from https://maps.google.com/