Definition:
The vertical axis of a Process rectangle.
Alternative Names
Concept Number: *260
English Master: Input Output Axis
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Detailing
The top represents inputs to the Process (data and/or material). DE below. The bottom represents outputs from the Process (data and/or material). DX below. Abbreviation: I/O Axis.
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Notes
Not co-incidentally the top side also represent the “Do“ part of the PDSA-Cycle, and the bottom part represents the “Act“ part of the cycle.
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This Concept entered by Diane O'Brien.