Why Is It Important to Identify the Handoffs in a Deployment Map?

It is used to show the flow of information/material between different organizations. This type of map is essential in showing “handoffs” between organizations, thus helping to understand failure points. It should contain all communication path, decision trees or handoffs, as these causes disconnects and failures.

What is a handoff map?

The Handoff Map is one of the simplest tools available in a Lean Sigma project, but is powerful as both an analysis tool as well as a communication vehicle. The approach is to start with a circle representing the world of the process. Each function is then represented on the circle as a point on its circumference.

Why is process mapping important?

The purpose of process mapping is for organizations and businesses to improve efficiency. Process maps provide insight into a process, help teams brainstorm ideas for process improvement, increase communication and provide process documentation. Process mapping will identify bottlenecks, repetition and delays.