What is a complimentary map to the Swimlane Map?
The SIPOC, which is the high-level map created prior to a Swimlane Map would be the complimentary map. You would always want both a macro and a micro-level view of a process.
A process map is an important part of any Lean Six Sigma project – it helps communicate the process at the center of your project and guides you to specific areas of focus. There are a number of choices available, and choosing the right map helps to clarify your efforts.…