SIPOC stand for Suppliers, Input, Process, Outputs and Customers. In
comprehensive process improvement, a SIPOC is a tool that captures a process
along with its suppliers, inputs, outputs and in a single map in table form.
It was use in Total Quality Management (TQM) programs of the late 1980s.
Today, SIPOC to be used in Six Sigma, Lean and Business Process Management.

Who Can Use SIPOC?

The SIPOC process improvement technique model can be successfully used by
every business, industry, department, or individual.

SIPOC can be used for identifying problem areas, conducting process analysis
and explaining business operations. It can be helpful when parts of a process
are unclear. It forces team members to identify and centralize information
such as supplier information, project specifications, target customers, etc.

Templates For SIPOC Diagram

Templates for SIPOC Diagram demonstrates the building blocks of the SIPOC.
Below, you can see a diagram for the SIPOC.

How to Create a SIPOC Diagram

SIPOC helps to align the common understanding of a project’s goal. It is
beneficial to employees and stakeholders. A few key benefits of SIPOC are
listed below.

• SIPOC brings & increases transparency across the organization.
• Provides a high-level overview of the project for strategic operations.
• SIPOC plays supporting role for problem solving initiatives within the
  process
• It brings all team members are on the same direction to achieve the common
  goal

What Are the Examples Of SIPOC?

Examples of the SIPOC can be seen in the tables below that demonstrate the
suppliers, inputs, processes, outputs, and customers.

Ex 1: SIPOC Diagram: Order Management

Ex 2: SIPOC Diagram: Veg Biriyani Preparation

Ex 3: SIPOC Diagram: Vendor Payment Process

Ex 4: SIPOC Diagram: Candidate Onboarding

Related readings:
Purchasing Process |
Spend Analysis Framework

FAQ’s

Question 1: What is a SIPOC in Lean Six Sigma?

Answer: SIPOC creates a process map that gives a high-level overview of a Six
Sigma project. This approach leads a business to more efficient and less
wasteful operations.

Question 2: What is SIPOC table?

Answer: SIPOC is a tool that captures a process along with its suppliers,
inputs, outputs and in a single map in table form

Question 3: Why is a SIPOC useful?

Answer: Provides a high-level overview of the project for strategic
operations and it increases transparency across the organization.