SIPOC

One interesting Quality Tool not included in PMP exam:

What are you thinking? Oh no!! Not another…There are more than 500 ITTOs.

But I am telling you this tool is a fantastic one.

SIPOC:  Supplier Process Input Output

What is it:  

• A process snapshot that captures information critical to a project.
• SIPOC diagrams help a team and its sponsors agree on project boundaries and scope.
• Helps teams to verify the process.

How to create:

• Identify process boundaries and key activities.
• Make it a high level preferably a bird’s eye view.
• Focus on only critical outputs.
• Brainstorm output s and customers.
• Focus on critical to quality.

You can find the details in any Lean Six Sigma tool book.

I have used it many times during initiation and planning phase for reference.

Enjoy !!!