1. Introduction

Coordination of production and sales, in any enterprise, whether it is manufacturing or service industry, is the core business, which is carried out every day in the daily business activities of the enterprise. A flowchart precisely is a graphical representation of a procedure or algorithm in the form of a diagram. You can convert a complex process into a bright and straightforward method using a flowchart and make it understandable. This template is a vertical cross-departmental production and sales collaboration process, suitable for procurement management.

2. What is Cross Function Flowchart

In a grid-like figure arranged into parts, a cross-functional flowchart explains who does what and when. It shows the relationships between functions (such as a stakeholder or department) and phases (such as milestones) in a process, going beyond a simple flowchart.

A business process is nearly always related with departments, operational units, or stakeholders in every firm, as previously stated. When processes involve several stakeholders or are distributed over multiple phases with input from different teams, this type of process visualization and management becomes much more complex. Understanding these processes through visualization and then developing them in such a way that they may be made smoother and more efficient generally necessitates significant work. When it comes to displaying cross-functional interdependence in such cases, standard flowcharts are insufficient.

3. How to Create a Cross Function Flowchart

Creating a process flowchart in EdrawMax Online is pretty simple. The free Network Diagram maker has several features, like directly importing the data from the .csv file or creating one from scratch using free templates.

Step 1: Login EdrawMax Online

Log in EdrawMax Online using your registered email address. If this is your first time accessing the tool, you can create your personalized account from your personal or professional email address.

Step 2: Choose a template

EdrawMax Online comes with hundreds of free flowchart templates. Select a pre-designed template from the product based on your preference or need by selecting the ""Flowchart"" on the left navigation pane. It will open up several flowchart types, like data flow diagram, basic flowchart, and more. Alternatively, press ""+"" in EdrawMax Online canvas to create a Network Diagram from scratch.

Step 3: Customize the diagram

Customize your flowchart by changing the symbols and shapes as required. With the easy drag-and-drop feature of EdrawMax Online, you can use all the relative elements from libraries.

Step 4: Export & Share

Once your flowchart is completed, you can share it amongst your colleagues or clients using the easy export and share option. You can export a Network Diagram in multiple formats, like Graphics, JPEG, PDF, or HTML. Also, you can share the designs on different social media platforms, like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Line.

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