Organizations often treat data quality as a downstream problem—one that can be solved by scrubbing fields or patching dashboards. But most quality issues begin much earlier: in how data is created, processed, and handed off between teams.

That’s where the SIPOC model comes in. This worksheet helps your team trace a high-level data process from start to finish by identifying who provides the data (Suppliers), what data is used (Inputs), how it flows through systems (Processes), what’s produced (Outputs), and who consumes it (Customers).

With this template, you can:

• Uncover hidden inefficiencies like manual workarounds and broken handoffs
• Clarify ownership and accountability across departments
• Create a shared understanding of how a data process functions today—before attempting to fix it

This tool is especially useful for diagnostic workshops, tactical stabilization efforts, or aligning business and technical teams on complex workflows. It includes editable fields, sample rows, and space for notes—no special software needed.