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How to create a SIPOC diagram

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Tom Curtis
Tom Curtis

The document explains how to create a SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers) diagram by using making a dinner party as an example process. It outlines the steps to identify the suppliers that provide inputs to the process, the specific process of preparing, cooking, and serving the meal, and the outputs and customers of the process. The completed SIPOC diagram visually maps out all of the elements to help understand the context and stakeholders involved in the process.

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How to create a SIPOC diagram
Created by Tom Curtis 2011 Blog: www.onimproving.blogspot.com Presentations: on www.slideshare.net/onimproving  Email: ideamerchants@gmail.com Twitter: @onimproving
Introduction A SIPOC diagram helps us understand what is upstream and downstream from our process. The elements of the diagram are: the Suppliers (S) to our process and their Inputs (I), our Process (P), and the Outputs (O) we provide to our process’s Customers (C). A SIPOC can be drawn quickly and can help us better understand the context of our process and explain it to others. What follows is how to create a SIPOC that uses making a meal as an example. Let’s get started. --Tom Curtis
The Process
Example: Process: Making Dinner for Party
Red=New step 1.
Red=New step 2. Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers
Red=New step Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers 3. Prepare Cook Serve
Red=New step Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers Store Prepare 4. Garden Cook Bakery Serve
Red=New step Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers Store Pasta Sauce Prepare Bread Garden Lettuce Cook Tomato Bakery Cake Serve 5.
Red=New step Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers Store Pasta Main Sauce Prepare Bread Course Garden Lettuce Cook Salad Tomato Bakery Cake Serve Dessert 6.
Red=New step Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers Store Pasta Main Dinner Sauce Prepare Bread Course Party Garden Lettuce Cook Salad 7. Tomato Bakery Cake Serve Dessert
Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers Store Pasta Main Dinner Sauce Prepare Bread Course Party Garden Lettuce Cook Salad Tomato Bakery Cake Serve Dessert

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How to create a SIPOC diagram

  • 1. How to create a SIPOC diagram
  • 2. Created by Tom Curtis 2011 Blog: www.onimproving.blogspot.com Presentations: on www.slideshare.net/onimproving  Email: [email protected] Twitter: @onimproving
  • 3. Introduction A SIPOC diagram helps us understand what is upstream and downstream from our process. The elements of the diagram are: the Suppliers (S) to our process and their Inputs (I), our Process (P), and the Outputs (O) we provide to our process’s Customers (C). A SIPOC can be drawn quickly and can help us better understand the context of our process and explain it to others. What follows is how to create a SIPOC that uses making a meal as an example. Let’s get started. --Tom Curtis
  • 5. Example: Process: Making Dinner for Party
  • 7. Red=New step 2. Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers
  • 8. Red=New step Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers 3. Prepare Cook Serve
  • 9. Red=New step Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers Store Prepare 4. Garden Cook Bakery Serve
  • 10. Red=New step Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers Store Pasta Sauce Prepare Bread Garden Lettuce Cook Tomato Bakery Cake Serve 5.
  • 11. Red=New step Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers Store Pasta Main Sauce Prepare Bread Course Garden Lettuce Cook Salad Tomato Bakery Cake Serve Dessert 6.
  • 12. Red=New step Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers Store Pasta Main Dinner Sauce Prepare Bread Course Party Garden Lettuce Cook Salad 7. Tomato Bakery Cake Serve Dessert
  • 13. Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers Store Pasta Main Dinner Sauce Prepare Bread Course Party Garden Lettuce Cook Salad Tomato Bakery Cake Serve Dessert