This is a cross function flowchart for a distribution process. The distribution was of series of short books completed during a research project. Although this was mapped for a particular project it is a useful example of a cross functional flowchart with steps across two
project phases.
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Tasks in this flow chart
- Title: Management of distributions
- Left column: At Project Initation Stage
- Right column: At handover from project to distribution
Lanes
- Production controller
- Distribution Manager
- Project Manager
Production controller swimlane
- At PDW gather details
- Complete initial distribution set-up form
- Complete size and weight sections of form
- Submit to Project Manager and Distribution Mgr
Distribution Manager
- Log on distribution timeline for the year and provide estimate costs
- Arrange distribution and confirm estimate
- Report on progress as agreed with Project Manager
Lanes
- Manage Project Definition Workshop (PDW)
- Add to documentaiton and schedules
- Get text for email/letters and mailing lists as required
Text box beneath the flow chart: The Project Manager will facilitate and guide the Project Definition Workshop (PDW), ensuring that the Production Controller is able to gather the information that they need, and facilitating discussions between the Lead Director and the Production Controller as necessary after the PDW.
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