{"id":51535,"date":"2023-06-19T01:00:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T05:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=51535"},"modified":"2025-09-12T07:34:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:34:52","slug":"types-of-flowcharts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/types-of-flowcharts\/","title":{"rendered":"7+ Types of Flowcharts and How to Choose the Right One"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Types-of-Flowcharts-Blog-Header-1.png\" alt=\"types of flowcharts\" class=\"wp-image-52302\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Flowcharts can be incredibly useful tools for visualizing business processes, procedures or systems, but picking the right type is tricky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I&#8217;ll cover the different types of flowcharts and how you can choose the right one for your business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to, Venngage&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/flowchart-maker\">Flowchart Maker<\/a> makes the process simple and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With just a few clicks, you can have a professional, effective flowchart to help with your business communications \u2014 no design experience is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you really want to speed up the flowchart creation process and not start from scratch, check out our extensive library of customizable <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/flowchart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flowchart templates<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/flowchart-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to jump ahead:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is\">What is a flowchart?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#types\">8 types of flowcharts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#when-to-use\">When to use flowcharts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to\">How to make a flowchart<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is\">What is a flowchart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flow-chart-template\/\">flowchart is a diagram<\/a> that illustrates a process, system or other sequential sets of steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flowcharts are used extensively in computer programming, but they can also be a useful way to visualize an organization, a job task or a business process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizations of all types can use flowcharts for both internal and external purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Utilizing <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/best-flowchart-software\/\">flowchart softwares<\/a> can streamline the creation and editing of these diagrams, making the process more efficient and collaborative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of an internal-focused flowchart. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/simple-customer-support-flowchart-976557b2-db5c-4a97-be96-990ec4fcd167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/976557b2-db5c-4a97-be96-990ec4fcd167.png\" alt=\"Simple Customer Support Flowchart Template\" class=\"wp-image-51563\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/simple-customer-support-flowchart-976557b2-db5c-4a97-be96-990ec4fcd167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This basic flowchart can help customer support team members understand the business process involved or what they need to do when there\u2019s an email or their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudtalk.io\/blog\/7-best-virtual-business-phone-number-apps-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business phone<\/a> rings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But flowcharts can also be useful as a type of content companies create, such as this entertaining&nbsp;process flow diagram that helps readers understand whether a nap should be in their future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/illustrative-decision-flowchart-a47a0eda-255e-45e1-a160-e49bc0f37258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/a47a0eda-255e-45e1-a160-e49bc0f37258.png\" alt=\"Illustrative Decision Flowchart Template\" class=\"wp-image-51565\" width=\"612\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/illustrative-decision-flowchart-a47a0eda-255e-45e1-a160-e49bc0f37258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more flowchart examples, visit these posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flowchart-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">21+ Flowchart Examples to Organize Projects and Improve Processes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flow-chart-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20+ Flowchart Templates, Design Tips and Examples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at the different types of flowcharts there are and how you can use the right one for your <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/business-communication-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business communication<\/a> needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types\">8 types of flowcharts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll often find the same type of flowcharts implemented regardless of the industry or task at hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at each in this section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#process\">Process flowchart <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#decision\">Decision flowchart<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#workflow\">Workflow flowchart<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#swimlane\">Swimlane&nbsp;flowchart<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#use-case\">Use case&nbsp;flowchart<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#epc\">EPC flowchart<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#system\">System or program flowchart<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#data\">Data or document flowchart<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flowchart-symbols\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flowcharts Symbols and Meaning<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"process\">1. Process flowchart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A process flowchart shows the steps or actions involved in a process or workflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These diagrams use shapes and arrows to illustrate a sequence of activities and how they are interconnected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of a process flowchart as a roadmap of a series of steps to complete a task or achieve a specific outcome. For instance, you can add this flowchart to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/supportyourapp.com\/blog\/what-is-customer-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customer retention<\/a> strategies or your next marketing method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Process flowcharts are commonly used to get a structured overview so that it&#8217;s easier to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, a business is able to educate employees on the steps they must follow when receiving proposal requests from clients. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/proposal-process-flowchart-30236dff-8c88-46ac-b149-db91c74dcfb8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/proposal-process-flowchart-1024x791.png\" alt=\"Proposal Process Flowchart\" class=\"wp-image-73216\" width=\"768\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/proposal-process-flowchart-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/proposal-process-flowchart-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/proposal-process-flowchart-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/proposal-process-flowchart-730x564.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/proposal-process-flowchart.png 1056w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/proposal-process-flowchart-30236dff-8c88-46ac-b149-db91c74dcfb8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Another great example of when a process flowchart can be useful is onboarding new employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a rigid list of steps to follow not only helps new recruits settle in faster but also helps ensure the HR department stays organized and efficient. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/process-flow-infographic-698ea72f-ebb7-4905-94e4-40e9010a7c76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/onboarding-proces-flow-791x1024.png\" alt=\"Process Flow Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-73217\" width=\"593\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/onboarding-proces-flow-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/onboarding-proces-flow-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/onboarding-proces-flow-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/onboarding-proces-flow-730x945.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/10\/onboarding-proces-flow.png 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/process-flow-infographic-698ea72f-ebb7-4905-94e4-40e9010a7c76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"decision\">2. Decision flowchart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most immediately recognizable flowcharts, decision flowcharts are somewhat obvious in that they help make decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decision flowcharts include &#8220;yes&#8221; and &#8220;no&#8221; questions and answers as part of their flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at some decision <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flowchart-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flowchart examples<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision flowchart is quite simple, but it is an ideal example of a format with questions that need to be asked and the order in which they should be posed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/simple-customer-ordering-process-flowchart-ba9105f7-d3d6-4952-8265-7b715be60248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ba9105f7-d3d6-4952-8265-7b715be60248.png\" alt=\"Simple Customer Ordering Process Flowchart Template\" class=\"wp-image-51566\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/simple-customer-ordering-process-flowchart-ba9105f7-d3d6-4952-8265-7b715be60248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This flowchart illustrates how a financial services organization handles customer information and what decisions team members need to make depending on the answers they get.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/finance-account-receivable-management-process-flowchart-6f963efa-429c-464a-af21-cf0be19e1763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6f963efa-429c-464a-af21-cf0be19e1763.png\" alt=\"Workflow chart template\" class=\"wp-image-51558\" width=\"612\" height=\"1161\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/finance-account-receivable-management-process-flowchart-6f963efa-429c-464a-af21-cf0be19e1763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Another great example of decision flow charts is this template which illustrates a disciplinary process with all possible outcomes properly visualized, helping the reader follow the process easily.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/financial-disciplinary-process-flowchart-76aa2c17-7e53-479a-8f64-735ab1bc5be3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/76aa2c17-7e53-479a-8f64-735ab1bc5be3-1.png\" alt=\"Financial Disciplinary Process Flowchart Template\" class=\"wp-image-51559\" width=\"612\" height=\"844\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/financial-disciplinary-process-flowchart-76aa2c17-7e53-479a-8f64-735ab1bc5be3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This decision flowchart illustrates who has decision-making control in an emergency situation, but it could also easily be used to visualize a number of processes involving interdepartmental or cross-functional teams.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/health-and-safety-process-flow-chart-299d5bab-8801-458a-a9ce-68dcfe022983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/299d5bab-8801-458a-a9ce-68dcfe022983.png\" alt=\"Health and Safety Process Flow Chart Template\" class=\"wp-image-51561\" width=\"792\" height=\"1224\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/health-and-safety-process-flow-chart-299d5bab-8801-458a-a9ce-68dcfe022983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Or you canhelp team members understand their role in a broader process by customizing this account escalation process flowchart.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/finance-account-escalation-process-flowchart-734a589f-5e55-491a-9c9d-c06c72339587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1344\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/734a589f-5e55-491a-9c9d-c06c72339587.png\" alt=\"Finance Account Escalation Process Flowchart Template\" class=\"wp-image-51572\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/finance-account-escalation-process-flowchart-734a589f-5e55-491a-9c9d-c06c72339587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more examples of decision flowcharts and <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">decision trees<\/a>, check out these blog posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/what-is-a-decision-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is a Decision Tree and How to Make One<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/decision-tree-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15+ Decision Tree Infographics to Visualize Problems and Make Better Decisions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"workflow\">3. Workflow flowchart \/ Workflow diagram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/workflow-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A workflow flowchart<\/a> shows decisions and actions that happen inside an organization as part of a work product, project, service or other goals, like fulfilling a customer order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They often show how different roles, teams or departments contribute to the product or service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This workflow&nbsp;chart illustrates an IT troubleshooting process, but it&#8217;s easy to imagine how your organization could update it to help team members understand a process they are likely to repeat regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/green-troubleshoot-flow-chart-8870c1c5-3fdd-4c1f-bf65-9434aad98249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8870c1c5-3fdd-4c1f-bf65-9434aad98249.png\" alt=\"Green Troubleshoot Flow Chart Template\" class=\"wp-image-51570\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/green-troubleshoot-flow-chart-8870c1c5-3fdd-4c1f-bf65-9434aad98249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>A more basic flowchart example is this workflow diagram which helps you keep a lengthy project on track by visualizing the steps involved in completing it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/light-project-workflow-diagram-63841e2a-4be2-4436-a7b6-31a6ca3f4f72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/63841e2a-4be2-4436-a7b6-31a6ca3f4f72.png\" alt=\"Light Project Workflow Diagram Template\" class=\"wp-image-51573\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/light-project-workflow-diagram-63841e2a-4be2-4436-a7b6-31a6ca3f4f72\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"swimlane\">4. Swimlane flowchart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A swimlane flowchart is a type of workflow diagram that is always cross-functional and illustrates the order in which decisions or actions happen and the relationships between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phases of the workflow are usually read from left to right or top to bottom, and distinct teams are displayed in rows or columns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a good example of this type of cross-functional flowchart:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/medical-complaint-resolution-process-flow-chart-1614c1a8-1de3-4299-9668-594c174e957b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1056\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1614c1a8-1de3-4299-9668-594c174e957b.png\" alt=\"Medical Complaint Resolution Process Flow Chart Template\" class=\"wp-image-51571\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/medical-complaint-resolution-process-flow-chart-1614c1a8-1de3-4299-9668-594c174e957b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;swimlane&nbsp;flowchart is a good way to illustrate a complex process in your company that covers data or documents that may enter your organization through a few means but that need to be handled the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-case\">5. Use case flowchart \/ Use case diagram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A use case diagram or use case flowchart illustrates the goals and interactions a customer has with a company, and it can include both external customers and internal users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of its main purposes is to show the interactions between the company and external customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This use-case <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/flowchart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flowchart template<\/a> isolates major events involved in managing customer relationships, but it could easily apply to any event-based process flowchart that involves multiple organizational levels.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/blue-retail-business-use-case-5897f426-5ece-4f35-917e-e76dc0c4d0aa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5897f426-5ece-4f35-917e-e76dc0c4d0aa.png\" alt=\"Blue Retail Business Use Case Template\" class=\"wp-image-51562\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/blue-retail-business-use-case-5897f426-5ece-4f35-917e-e76dc0c4d0aa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/use-case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">use-case diagram<\/a> shows the possible ways in which an ATM could be used but it could also be customized to visualize an event-driven process in your company.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/dark-banking-business-use-case-b151c3a0-fbcc-4153-8d1f-08d8626265d2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/b151c3a0-fbcc-4153-8d1f-08d8626265d2.png\" alt=\"Dark Banking Business Use Case Template\" class=\"wp-image-51574\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/dark-banking-business-use-case-b151c3a0-fbcc-4153-8d1f-08d8626265d2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Diagrams like this can be useful when considering making major process changes or adding\/removing equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/types-of-diagrams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10+ Types of Diagrams and How to Choose the Right One<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"edp\">6. EDP&nbsp;flowchart \/ EPC diagram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An event-driven process or EDP flowchart (also called an EPC diagram, with EPC standing for event-driven process chain) is similar to a use case flowchart or diagram in that it focuses on customers or users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But where&nbsp;EDP flowcharts&nbsp;are unique is that they narrow their focus on actions taken by users, which are often illustrated as &#8220;events&#8221; in the context of a process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/iconic-order-processing-workflow-diagram-132b9037-153b-4a91-95df-a097702e93b3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/132b9037-153b-4a91-95df-a097702e93b3.png\" alt=\"Iconic Order Processing Workflow Diagram Template\" class=\"wp-image-51560\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/iconic-order-processing-workflow-diagram-132b9037-153b-4a91-95df-a097702e93b3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This EPC diagram illustrates the steps involved in an e-commerce purchase,&nbsp;from the time a customer creates a cart on the website to its pickup being scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"system\">7. System flowchart or program&nbsp;flowchart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>System flowcharts and program flowcharts describe how systems and programs function and interact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some&nbsp;show processes and functions completed by computer systems, while others show how manual, paper, online, and disk drives interact as part of a process, such as how paper applications get input into databases that can then be accessed online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a good example of a system flowchart, although it&#8217;s in the form of an <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/what-is-an-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">infographic<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This particular program flowchart illustrates how a payment program processes customer information and finalizes payments.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/credit-card-processing-infographic-516d4a09-aaec-46c0-bc34-98f1f6e527b2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/516d4a09-aaec-46c0-bc34-98f1f6e527b2.png\" alt=\"Credit Card Processing Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-51904\" width=\"612\" height=\"2883\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/credit-card-processing-infographic-516d4a09-aaec-46c0-bc34-98f1f6e527b2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/process-infographic-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">28 Process Infographic Templates and Visualization Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"data\">8. Data flow diagram or document flowchart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Data flowcharts (also called data flow diagrams) and document flowcharts illustrate how information and data flow within a system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes information is in documents, though the data in question can also reside within a database or other structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an example of what a data flowchart looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/workplace-violence-policy-and-program-flow-chart-4d306b66-7207-47de-835f-a591b177f072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/09\/214a7e23-44e0-45ff-a7b8-72aecdd63cee.png\" alt=\"Workplace Violence Policy and Program Flow Chart Template\" class=\"wp-image-52304\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/workplace-violence-policy-and-program-flow-chart-4d306b66-7207-47de-835f-a591b177f072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS FLOWCHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This data flow diagram describes how data flows within a business process when a customer starts placing an order. Although it&#8217;s more of a basic flowchart, the data flow diagram still manages to map all the fundamental stages where the data goes through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more details on business process mapping, read our blog post: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/process-diagramming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Diagram a Business Process [Process Diagramming Templates]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-use\">When to use flowcharts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phew, that&#8217;s a lot of flowcharts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, you must have realized how versatile flowcharts are and how they can be used in different industries for various decision-making scenarios. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, how can you be absolutely certain you need a flowchart?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re faced with any of the following six scenarios, a flowchart is the answer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Document a process<br><br>Want to make sure everyone understands complex processes such as an operational workflow, manufacturing process, or software development cycle? Use a flowchart!<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze and improve a process<br><br>If you want to ensure optimal use of resources, flowcharts are great tools to pinpoint specific areas that require improvement.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan projects<br><br>If you&#8217;re running a complex project, a flowchart can be a great way to visualize the overall structure and identify the steps involved.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make decisions<br><br>When a project requires critical thinking or active decision-making, a flowchart can help visualize different decision points and potential outcomes.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train staff<br><br>By breaking down processes into clear steps,  flowcharts provide an easy-to-follow guide to train staff on how to execute tasks. <br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve problems<br><br>If you&#8217;re facing some issues in a process, flowcharts are an effective method to identify potential causes, guide troubleshooting efforts, and create effective solutions.<br><br>Feel free to check out how&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/problem-solving-flowcharts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">problem-solving flowcharts<\/a>&nbsp;can be extremally beneficial for you and your business with our guide.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to\">How do I make a flowchart with Venngage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/flowchart-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flowchart Maker<\/a> is simple and easy to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within 5 simple steps, you can create a dazzling and functional flowchart to map business processes, organize your team and keep your projects on track. No design experience required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Sign up for a&nbsp;<strong>free<\/strong>&nbsp;Venngage account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">sign up<\/a>&nbsp;with your email, Gmail or Facebook account.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Donut-Chart-Venngage-Sign-Up-1024x584.png\" alt=\"Venngage Sign Up Page\" class=\"wp-image-86805\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Donut-Chart-Venngage-Sign-Up-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Donut-Chart-Venngage-Sign-Up-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Donut-Chart-Venngage-Sign-Up-768x438.png 768w, 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Start editing your flowchart <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of our templates are created with the simple drag-and-drop editor that lets you design in minutes, even if you have no design skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add, edit, delete or drag nodes, texts, and icons around in one click and the node will automatically adjust to whatever content you add to it as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Venngage-Smart-Diagram-Add-Delete-Branches.gif\" alt=\"venngage smart diagram editor\" class=\"wp-image-46106\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Liven up your flowchart with icons, illustrations and branding elements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer over 40,000 icons and illustrations for you to visualize any information you want on your flowchart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you upgrade to 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