A flowchart is a great way to visually depict a process, but if you want to analyze it, step it up to a process map. What are process maps? They’re a Six Sigma version of flowcharts that add attributes to each flowchart process step. Typical attributes include cycle time, defects per unit, delay time, ownership and responsiblility, etc.
In fact, that’s why creating flowcharts in Excel is such an effective analysis tool. After all, Excel is one big and powerful analysis tool. And, apparently I’m not the only one who thinks this way because at least a dozen people have asked whether FlowBreeze will be available in a Business Process Mapping version. The answer is yes, but not for several more months.

In the meantime, you can create a lightweight process map using this Tutorial to Create a Process Map from a Flowchart. Enjoy.