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Definition: A flowchart is any diagram that shows how various elements of a system relate. It is used in quality control to analyze how problems occur. Flowcharting techniques commonly used in quality management include:
- Cause-and-effect diagrams, also called Ishikawa diagrams or fishbone diagrams, which illustrate how various factors might be linked to potential problems or effects
- System or process flowcharts, which show how various elements of a system interrelate.
Acceptance Level: Generally accepted
Alternative or Related Terms: Flowcharting is a tool or technique used in quality planning and quality control.
Application Areas/Intended Uses: Pareto diagrams are a tool or technique used in quality control.
Chief Advantages: Flowcharting can help the project team anticipate what and where quality problems might occur, and thus can help develop approaches for dealing with them.
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