Spaghetti DiagramsLean Manufacturing
3 December 2015Rahul Laxman IyerLean Six Sigma Black BeltASQ
Certified Quality EngineerMesa AZ USA
Introduction
What is a Spaghetti Diagram
Uses of a Spaghetti Diagram
Benefits of a Spaghetti Diagram
Developing a Spaghetti Diagram
Examples of Spaghetti Diagrams (Albeit Seasonal Examples)
What is a Spaghetti Diagram
a.k.a Physical Process Map, Point-to-Point Flow Chart, or
Work-flow Diagram
Used to Graphically Depict The Movement of the Product or
Documents (or people!) through a ProcessPresent State / Current
State
Future State
It is an illustration of a systems inefficiency
What is a Spaghetti Diagram (Continued)
Current State Spaghetti Diagram of a Creative Agency
Uses of a Spaghetti Diagram
Identify Waste in a Physical Manner for a process
Identify Wasted Motion & Confusing Flows of Products and
Services
Built around specific work area layoutsDepicts a Present State /
Current State
Defines Goal Through a Future State
Benefits of a Spaghetti Diagram
Identifies Inefficiencies in Area/Plant Layout
Identifies Opportunities For Less Handling
Identifies Opportunities For Better Workforce Communication
Identifies Resource Allocation Opportunities
Identifies Opportunities For Safety Improvements
Developing a Spaghetti Diagram
Sketch current work area arrangement in detail
Draw a line to describe every trip each person or unit makes
from one point to another
As more trips are made, more lines are added
The more wasteful/redundant trips, the thicker the chart is with
linesSpaghetti Diagrams make poor layouts and wasted motion
obvious
Spaghetti Diagram Current State & Future State
In a Medical X-Ray & Imaging Department
Examples of Spaghetti Diagrams
In a Medical Hospital
Examples of Spaghetti Diagrams (continued)
In a Manufacturing / Assembly Operation
Seasonal Example Of A Spaghetti Diagram
Santa's North Pole Shipping Center
Conclusion
What is a Spaghetti Diagram
Uses of a Spaghetti Diagram
Benefits of a Spaghetti Diagram
Developing a Spaghetti Diagram
Examples of Spaghetti Diagrams
Rahul Laxman Iyerhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/rahuliyer220 North
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I look forward to helping you to Improve Quality, Reduce Cost,
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Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen in your processes.
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