Create the best online flowchart for your business

As a mortgage lender, you have a process that’s set in stone. And while yours may differ, let’s assume it goes something like this: Start->Initial Loan Application->Loan Pre-Approval->Loan Application->Closing->End. By creating an online dashboard for your team, placing this flowchart on it and using real-time data to inform it, you can help staff understand where the application is in the process, see when a loan has progressed from one step to the next – and anticipate where delays may occur.

When you manage a fast-paced emergency room, it can be difficult to know which patient is in which room – and when that room will be ready for the next patient. With an online flowchart and real-time data, you can keep track of each room’s status – including whether it’s in use (and by whom), if it’s empty but needs to be cleaned, and if/when it’s ready for the next patient. By giving you insight into the status of each room, you can better manage patient flow and provide care seamlessly.

Whether you own a bricks-and-mortar shop or an online store, keeping the things your customers love in stock is critical. (After all, if they can’t buy it from you when they need it, they might shop somewhere else – permanently.) And by tying your point-of-sale system into your inventory chart, you can effortlessly track how many of each item you have in stock – and know when to re-order. This way, you can manage your inventory as purchases are made, keep your top sellers on hand, and provide your customers with a better shopping experience. When running a business, there are many things to keep track of. With the power to receive real-time data within a cloud-based flowchart tool, you can keep tabs on your processes, your inventory, and other vital information from your shop, your office or wherever you are. Which means, that you can take a business trip, a vacation, or just a day off, and check in if you need to — without ever picking up your phone or sending an email.

You may have recognized the different symbols used in a flowchart. The common shape is a rectangle, which represents a process, operation or task. The second most common symbol is the diamond, which is used to denote a decision. Other common flowchart symbols for a document, start/end, data, and manual input exist. Check the flowchart symbols page for a list of different symbols and their common usage. Of course, some people use different shapes for different meanings. You might see a circle designate start or stop instead of an oval shape.