| | SIPOC Matrix |
| | Suppliers | Input | Process | Output | Customer |
| | Who do the inputs to the process come from? | What "thing(s)" go into the process to generate the output? | Steps or tasks that utilize inputs and generate output and are of value to the customer | What does the process generate? | Who receives the output of the process? |
| | Proper or personal noun (person, group, or title) | Noun (a "thing," which includes information). Should avoid verbs | Should start with a verb | Noun (a "thing," which includes information). Should avoid verbs | Proper or personal noun (person, group, or title) |
| | Note: This SIPOC diagram is one of many different types of templates that are available for doing a SIPOC. For the case study in the online LSS Green Belt, please complete this partially-completed SIPOC by filling out the yellow cells. Next, go to the SIPOC Expanded Worksheet |