Graham Process Mapping Starter Edition 7.02.0404

Graham Process Mapping Starter Edition 7.02.0404 is an affordable, entry-level solution specially designed for Business Process Improvement and process development work. It includes all of the drawing capabilities of the Professional Edition. Graham process maps clearly show the interrelated flows and relationships of multiple forms, emails, reports, databases, systems and other items in a process. Used to support business process improvement methodologies, training, audits, certification requirements, preparing procedures and other tasks that demand transparency in business processes.

Graham Process Maps tell a story -- They tell the reader WHAT is going on; what items (forms, documents, databases, etc.) are used and WHAT happens to each item. For each item, they identify WHO is doing the work and WHERE the work is being done. The work is laid out in sequence to show WHEN any particular task occurs relative to others. The symbols call attention to value-added work, non-value-added work, work inspections (controls), movement of work from one location to another and Delays (when nothing is happening). No other mapping technique provides the level of transparency that is provided by a Graham Process Map. No other mapping technique provides the level of decision-making support that is provided by a Graham Process Map. No other mapping technique provides the level of support for analysis that is provided by a Graham Process Map.

The Ben Graham Corporation pioneered the study of business processes and has provided consulting services, coaching and education in business process improvement since 1953. They introduced Graham Process Mapping Software in 1990. Graham Process Mapping Software produces a unique brand of process map that clearly documents all the manual process work as well as the automated workflow. They have been helping organizations see the whole picture for over fifty years.

The Starter Edition was introduced with small business and independent consultants in mind. It can be used to draw charts that are identical to the charts drawn with the Professional Edition. (The Professional Edition offers color options and linking capabilities that are unavailable in the Starter Edition - These are the only visible differences between maps created with each Edition.)

The Starter Edition was intended for project work and essentially provides all the capability needed to put good charts in front of improvement teams and easily update the maps as needed.

Major Features:

1. CHART DRAWING
   • Full Charting Capability
   • Dual Mouse and Keyboard Operation
   • Automatic Line Drawing
   • Block, Select/Cut/Copy/Paste
   • Block, Customize to any shape
   • Unlimited Undo/Redo
   • Move Process Segments Vertically, Keep All Connections
   • Insert and Delete Rows and Columns
   • Very Large Chart Size Capability 1,000+ steps)
   • Six Preset Zoom Levels
2. TEXT
   • Text Edit Window with Automatic Text Placement 
   • Insert text from editable Action Word List 
   • Text Highlight Capability 
   • Independent Capture and Color Display of Person (WHO
   • does the work)
   • Independent Capture and Color Display of Location
   • (WHERE the work is done)
   • Ability to print chart labels in a larger font size
3. PRINTING
   • Print to Laser, Ink Jet, Impact printer and Plotter
   • Print Full Chart, Page Range or Block
   • Print Preview, with Adjustable Scale
   • Continuous Printing of Long Charts
4. TOOLS / REPORTS - Ability to box "Frame" sections of a map
5. LINKS - Chart Connector Labels (not links)
6. DOCUMENTATION
   • Extensive Software Help 
   • Process Improvement Methodology Help 
   • Business Process Methodology Booklet 
   • Project Guide Booklet 
   • Project Guide Forms 
   • Project Guide Charts 
   • Demonstration videos 
   • Getting Started Booklet

Requirements: Windows XP or higher