Sankey chart creation and applications

Sankey charts are a type of flow diagram that can be used to visually represent the flow of goods, services, or information through a system. They are named after Rudolph Sankey, an English engineer and designer of process flow diagrams. Sankey charts are particularly useful for identifying opportunities for improvement and for optimizing the flow of goods, services, or information through a system.

Creation of Sankey charts

To create a Sankey chart, you will need to gather data on the flow of goods, services, or information through your system. This data should include the inputs and outputs of each step in the flow, as well as the quantities or values of these inputs and outputs. Once you have this data, you can use a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to create the chart.

To create a Sankey chart in Excel, for example, you can use the Sankey function, which is available in the Sankey add-on. This function allows you to enter the data for the chart in a table and then generates a Sankey chart for you. Alternatively, you can use a charting and graphing add-on such as Power Query or Power BI to create the chart.

Applications of Sankey charts

There are many uses for Sankey charts, including:

• Identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement in the flow of goods, services, or information through a system.
• Visualizing the flow of goods, services, or information through a supply chain or value stream.
• Identifying waste and inefficiencies in a system.
• Identifying and optimizing the flow of goods, services, or information through a manufacturing process.
• Identifying and optimizing the flow of information through an organization.

Overall, Sankey charts are a useful visual tool for understanding and optimizing the flow of goods, services, or information through a system. They can be used in a variety of industries and applications, and can help organizations improve their efficiency and productivity.

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