SIPOC
A Simple Tool for Process Improvement
Learn with a Restaurant Example
What is SIPOC?
SIPOC is a tool that helps you understand a process by identifying:
S – Suppliers I – Inputs P – Process O – Outputs C - Customers
SIPOC: Restaurant Example
Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers
Farmers Raw Cooking
Fishermen
→ ingredients → Plating → Finished → Online delivery
orders
Food Equipment Quality Meals
Inhouse dining
Distributors Staff Check
Suppliers Who provides inputs to your process?
Inputs What resources does your process need?
Process What steps transform inputs into outputs?
Outputs What does your process produce?
Why Use SIPOC?
• ✓ Understand the complete process
• ✓ Identify improvement opportunities
• ✓ Improve communication with stakeholders
• ✓ Reduce waste and inefficiencies
• ✓ Increase customer satisfaction
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