iGrafx is a recognized leader in delivering Business Process Analysis solutions. We enable organizations to significantly reduce costs, reduce cycle times, eliminate waste and implement best practices by giving them the ability to understand and improve their processes across functional boundaries, geographies and levels of maturity.

iGrafx and Lean Manufacturing

By combining the power of visualization, modeling and process management, iGrafx enables companies to improve their Lean ROI by facilitating the creation of critical diagrams and value stream maps, performing what-if analysis of process diagrams and perpetually tracking, managing and communicating Lean process knowledge.

We have leveraged more than 15 years experience helping companies to improve manufacturing and business processes and worked with leading consultants to deliver powerful functionality for the Lean professional. As a practitioner, iGrafx enables you to:

• Drive down the cost and duration of projects through efficiencies gained only by automation
• Facilitate communication and preserve historical knowledge with centralized knowledge management and control
• Improve awareness of project details and benefits through dynamic links between Lean tools
• Gain an accurate understanding of changes prior to implementation through what-if analysis
• Leverage the power of Lean techniques and the Six Sigma methodology in a single, integrated solution

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

iGrafx® FlowCharter™ 2005 is the perfect solution for converting maps created by 'walking the floor' into electronic format for easy sharing, archival and management. iGrafx offers the leading process visualization and modeling tool to help organizations achieve business process excellence. With state-of-the-art diagramming capabilities, Lean professionals can easily create Value Stream Maps; pick charts, SIPOC diagrams, and more.

iGrafx® FlowCharter™ 2005 offers the following Value Stream Mapping benefits: