Flowcharts

The Flowcharts Solution for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM provides everything you need to create clear and professional flowcharts for processes of any complexity. It includes ready-to-use examples in different color themes, a basic flow chart template, and a library of standard Flowchart notation shapes.

Use the included examples as a starting point or create a flowchart from scratch by adding and connecting ready-made vector shapes. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM lets you build flowcharts of any length and complexity and arrange them vertically or horizontally to best represent your process.

The Flowcharts solution contains 13 examples and 3 libraries with 74 vector graphics and icons for creating professional-looking flowchart diagrams.

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Flowchart Examples

The flowchart examples on this page demonstrate different ways to visualize processes, workflows, decisions, and sequences of actions using the Flowcharts solution for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM. Explore the examples to see how standard flowchart symbols, connectors, layouts, and color themes can be combined to create clear and professional flowchart diagrams.

Each example is a fully editable vector graphic document that you can open in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM and use as a starting point for your own flowchart. Change the text, shapes, colors, connectors, or diagram structure to adapt an example to your process. Finished flowcharts can be exported to PDF, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, and a variety of graphic formats.

The Flowcharts solution is available from ConceptDraw Solution Park and ConceptDraw STORE for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM users and includes ready-to-use examples, templates, and libraries of flowchart symbols for creating your own diagrams.

Example 1: Flowchart — Invoice Payment Process

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 10 minutes creating this sample.

This Flowchart diagram illustrates an invoice payment approval process from receiving an invoice to placing an approved invoice in the payment queue and processing the payment. An invoice or bill is a commercial document that contains information about the purchased products or services, such as titles, article numbers, quantities, prices, discounts, and payment terms.

The flowchart makes the approval process easy to follow step by step. Diamond-shaped objects represent decision points where a "yes" or "no" answer determines the next step in the process flow. If an invoice does not meet the requirements, it is returned to the supplier. If the required information and approvals are included, the invoice moves forward to the payment queue and is then processed.

Ready-to-use ConceptDraw process, decision, terminator, and other vector objects, together with ConceptDraw connectors, make it easy to create and modify this type of Flowchart diagram. The same approach can be used to visualize other approval workflows and business processes with multiple steps and decision points.

Example 2: Flowchart — Product Life Cycle Process

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 20 minutes creating this sample.

This flowchart sample shows how a product life cycle process can be structured and visualized for business analysis. A product life cycle represents the lifespan of a commercial product and the stages it passes through from the initial idea and development to its eventual decline or withdrawal from the market. Typically, four main stages are identified: introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

In this example, the process is organized into three clearly defined sections: Proposal and Initial phase, Project Management phase, and Operations and Production phase. This structure makes it easier to see how activities and decisions are connected as a product moves from the initial proposal through development, production, and later stages of its life cycle.

The flowchart uses standard shapes for different types of actions and decision points, while color coding visually separates different kinds of objects. This combination makes a complex process easier to read, helps distinguish its key stages, and allows the entire product life cycle process to be followed from beginning to end.

Example 3: Flowchart — Selection Sorting Method

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 15 minutes creating this sample.

Flowcharts are widely used in mathematics and computer science to describe algorithms and show how a sequence of actions leads from an initial state to a result. Algorithms provide step-by-step instructions for solving problems and are commonly used for data processing, calculations, and automated reasoning.

This flowchart diagram illustrates the Selection sorting method, an algorithm for arranging elements in a list in a defined order. Selection sorting can be applied to numeric or lexicographical data. At each stage, the algorithm identifies the appropriate element from the unsorted part of the list and places it in its correct position.

The procedure flow chart follows the sorting process step by step, from the initial state to the final state. The input array on the left contains five numbers in random order, while the result on the right shows the same numbers sorted in increasing order. The diagram makes it easy to trace each operation and see how the array changes as the Selection sorting algorithm progresses.

Example 4: Flowchart — Food Security Assessment

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 15 minutes creating this sample.

This sample shows a flowchart of a food security assessment and was created based on an illustration from the article "Climate Change Impact on China Food Security in 2050" published on the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences website. Food security depends on people's continuous physical and economic access to sufficient food to meet their needs and support a healthy and active lifestyle.

The flowchart helps visualize how different factors are considered in a food security assessment and how climate change and extreme natural phenomena can affect the agricultural sector and, consequently, food security. Presenting these relationships as a structured process makes a complex assessment easier to follow and understand.

Each flowchart symbol in this example has a specific purpose, shape, and color. The legend explains the meaning of the different symbols and helps readers quickly understand how information is organized throughout the flowchart. Legends are especially useful in complex flowcharts where several types of objects or visual categories are used.

Example 5: Cross-functional Flowchart Stages of Personnel Certification

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 10 minutes creating this sample.

This Cross-functional flowchart shows the main stages of a personnel certification process. Personnel certification is used to confirm that a person has the required qualifications to perform a particular job or task. The certification process is typically carried out according to an established procedure and includes a sequence of actions, reviews, and decisions.

The flowchart divides the personnel certification process into three main stages: preparatory stage, certification stage, and final stage. Each stage contains a sequence of process steps that need to be completed before moving forward. This structure makes it easy to follow the certification process from preparation and assessment through to the final decision and completion.

Color coding visually separates the three stages and helps readers quickly identify which process steps belong to each part of the workflow. A Cross-functional flowchart of this kind can be used as a clear visual instruction for documenting certification procedures, explaining responsibilities, and helping participants understand the sequence of required actions.

Example 6: Cross-functional Flowchart — Order Processing

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 10 minutes creating this sample.

This Cross-functional flowchart illustrates an order processing workflow and shows how an order moves through the main stages of order fulfillment. Order processing typically includes receiving and reviewing an order, picking the required items, packing them, and transferring the completed order to a shipping carrier for delivery.

The exact ordering process can vary between companies and distribution centers depending on their operational procedures, priorities, and requirements. A Cross-functional flowchart makes these workflows easier to understand by showing the sequence of process steps and how activities move between the people or functional areas responsible for completing them.

This example uses a vertically arranged Cross-functional flowchart design with color coding to visually separate different parts of the workflow. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM flowchart software supports both vertical and horizontal flowchart layouts and provides ready-made vector objects and drawing tools for creating order processing diagrams and other business process flowcharts.

Example 7: Flowchart — Import Process

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 10 minutes creating this sample.

This flowchart sample illustrates an import process and shows the sequence of steps involved in bringing purchased foreign goods into a country. Importing goods requires compliance with national legislation and customs regulations and may involve international contracts, trade agreements, documentation, customs clearance, taxes, and quotas.

The import process is an important part of international trade, allowing countries and businesses to obtain products, materials, and technologies from foreign markets. The same movement of goods represents an import for the receiving country and an export for the sending country, with each side following the applicable trade and customs procedures.

Representing the import process as a flowchart makes it easier to follow the required actions and decision points in the correct sequence. The diagram provides a clear visual overview of the workflow and can be adapted to document specific importing procedures, responsibilities, and requirements for different companies or jurisdictions.

Example 8: Cross-functional Flowchart — Credit Approval Process

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 10 minutes creating this sample.

This vertical Cross-functional flowchart illustrates a credit approval process and shows how a credit request moves between the participants responsible for its review and approval. Credit allows payment for purchased goods to be delayed according to agreed payment terms and is typically granted when specific requirements are met, such as financial stability and the availability of required documents.

The process is arranged from top to bottom, with arrows showing the sequence of actions and the direction of the process flow. Where additional information, review, or correction is required, the workflow can return to a previous step before continuing. This makes the Cross-functional flowchart useful for showing both the main approval path and possible returns within the credit approval process.

The diagram is divided into four swim lanes: Customer, Sales, Management, and Credit Department. Each process step is placed in the swim lane of the participant responsible for that activity. This structure makes it easy to see not only what happens at each stage, but also who is responsible for it and how the process moves between different departments.

Example 9: Flowchart — Planning Process

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 10 minutes creating this sample.

This sample flow chart illustrates the project planning process and shows its main steps in a clear sequence. The diagram is read from top to bottom, with arrows indicating the direction of the process flow and guiding the reader from the initial planning activities to the next stages of the project.

Project planning is an essential part of project management. Flowcharts help project managers organize the actions required to achieve a project goal, identify the sequence of tasks and decision points, and understand how individual activities are connected. A flowchart can also make a planning process easier to discuss with a team and provide a clear visual reference during project implementation.

Flowcharts and other types of diagrams can be used throughout project management to plan project stages, visualize the current project state, and communicate project progress and results. This flowchart process diagram was created with the flowchart creating software ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a simple single-color design that keeps the focus on the structure and sequence of the planning process.

Example 10: Flowchart — Project Management Life Cycle

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 10 minutes creating this sample.

This Flowchart example illustrates the project management life cycle and shows how the main project management processes are organized from project initiation through completion. Presenting the life cycle as a flowchart provides a clear overview of the process and helps show how different project management activities are connected.

Every project has its own goals, requirements, resources, and constraints, but project management typically involves several interconnected knowledge areas. These include Project Quality Management, Project Integration Management, Project Cost Management, Project Time Management, Project Scope Management, Project Human Resource Management, Project Risk Management, Project Stakeholders Management, Project Communications Management, and Project Procurement Management.

The project management life cycle shown in this diagram is organized around five process groups: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. The flowchart makes it easier to see how project processes are distributed across these groups and provides a structured visual overview of the activities involved in managing a project from start to finish.

Example 11: Flowchart — Website Launch

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 10 minutes creating this sample.

This Flowchart sample illustrates a website launch process and shows the main stages required to move a website from initial preparation to its final launch. A website may include many interconnected web pages and have a complex internal structure, but a flowchart helps organize the launch activities into a clear sequence of manageable steps.

The process begins with domain registration and decisions related to the web server and hosting. It then moves through website prototyping and development, quality assurance and testing, and ends with the final site launch. Each stage is broken down into the specific steps and actions that need to be completed, making it easier to understand the overall workflow and track what needs to happen before the website goes live.

Color coding visually separates the different phases of the website launch and makes the boundaries between stages easy to identify at a glance. This type of flowchart can be used to plan a website launch, coordinate the work involved, and provide a clear visual reference for everyone participating in the process.

Example 12: Flowchart — Synthetic Object Construction

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 10 minutes creating this sample.

This Flowchart sample illustrates a planning scheme for synthetic object construction and was created using ready-made vector objects from the libraries of the Flowcharts solution for ConceptDraw Solution Park. Synthetic objects are widely used in Computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create illustrations, images, scenes, and visual effects for films, television, video games, printed media, commercials, and simulators.

The construction process can involve two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) objects and produce either static or dynamic visual scenes. This flowchart organizes a complex sequence of actions and decisions into a structured process, making it easier to follow the steps required to construct a synthetic object from the initial planning stage to the final result.

The diagram contains multiple decision points where a "yes" or "no" answer determines the next step in the process. Different colors are used to distinguish types of objects and activities, helping readers navigate the complex flowchart, identify decision paths, and understand the overall construction process at a glance.

Example 13: Flowchart — Human Resource Management Process

This diagram was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using a combination of libraries from the Flowcharts Solution. An experienced user spent 10 minutes creating this sample.

This Flowchart example illustrates a Human Resource Management (HRM) process and shows how the main HR activities can be organized into a clear and structured workflow. Human Resource Management covers the processes involved in attracting and selecting employees, assessing performance, training and development, rewarding employees, and retaining valuable professionals.

HRM also includes maintaining compliance with employment and labor laws and supporting the effective management of an organization's workforce. These activities are closely connected: decisions made during recruitment and selection influence staffing, while assessment, training, rewards, and retention help develop employees and support productivity over time.

A flowchart provides HR managers with a practical way to visualize these interconnected activities, show their sequence, and identify decision points within the Human Resource Management process. It can be used to document HR procedures, explain them to employees and managers, and provide a clear visual reference for managing recurring HR workflows.