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Flowcharts, tables and processes

"I wonder can I use flowchart instead of describing all processes. Or, can I use a table with main tasks, responsibilities, defined retain period, information about its confidentiality etc. ”
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ISO 9001 DOCUMENTATION TOOLKIT

Step-by-step implementation for smaller companies.

ISO 9001 DOCUMENTATION TOOLKIT

Step-by-step implementation for smaller companies.

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Carlos Pereira da Cruz Dec 06, 2018

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Many organizations use a high-level flowchart, called map, that describe the processes that constitute the management system and their interrelationship.
For example, a process map for a manufacturing company could be: https://www.screencast.com/t/7vsxeSmtwG

Besides mapping processes, some organizations also use tables to clarify what happens inside each process with: main tasks, responsibilities, records, performance indicators, …

For example, consider process “2. Win order”: who’s in charge? Who does what? What are the main tasks? What is kept as records? What are the performance measures?

The use of both tools simultaneously is not incompatible. Truth be said, most companies instead of tables use procedures.

The following material will provide you information about process determination:
- ISO 9001 – ISO 9001:2015 proces s vs. procedure – Some practical exemples - https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2016/01/19/iso-90012015-process-vs-procedure-some-practical-examples/
- free online training ISO 9001:2015 Foundations Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-9001-foundations-course/
- book - Discover ISO 9001:2015 Through Practical Examples - https://advisera.com/books/discover-iso-9001-2015-through-practical-examples/

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