Above all, Gemba Boards are visual management tools to visually communicate current status of your workplace. Most importantly, see real-time status for different targets, tasks or projects. Most importantly, at a glance. Likewise, in the place where the work happens.

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Track and monitor performance

Gemba boards are the visual checkpoint

The Gemba board or, similarly, the Gemba obeya is a visual resource for your team. In other words, a central hub that visually communicates improvements, actions, updates and adjustments. Importantly, all the most vital information in one place. Likewise, it is simple and easy to visual update in real time. As a result, everyone is clear on what needs to happen. Furthermore, even if a key person is away on leave.

Benefits of Gemba boards

The benefits are far-reaching. Firstly, they make your processes visual at the point where they happen. Secondly, they form the foundations for communications between managers and staff. In other words, they provide a visual reference point from which to evaluate. Consequently, to find the best way forward. Literally, they are a visual prompt, live at the scene of the task or project. Consequently, they are a cue for planning, flagging issues and finding solutions. Furthermore, they track progress in real time. For example, with visual status indicators. Likewise, they drive action. For example, with a visual action plan.
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Make status process easy to update with a range of custom accessories

Visual accessories for Gemba Boards

Most importantly, making status visual is necessary. Likewise, at a glance. As a result, choose from highly effective visual controls and visual status indicators. Furthermore, use a range of document holders to make updates quick and easy. In addition, make key data and documentation available and accessible at the point where the process happens.

Content for Gemba Boards

At My Visual Management, we make visual the content you need. Often, this relates to key metrics. For instance, relating to quality or productivity. Nevertheless, there is no one size fits all. Developing your own Gemba Board will help you achieve the most from this visual management tool.
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Choose the metrics to track that work for you

Examples of Gemba type boards

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Testimonials

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“We have put the board up in our Kaizen Room.
The result turned out very well and we are pleased with this iteration. Thank you for your help and support.”

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“Boards were delivered this morning
and they look great!
Thank you and all your team.”

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Our Approach

Most importantly, we make visual management boards everyday. As a result, we have so much experience. Furthermore, we work for organisations throughout the UK. Likewise, in Europe and America. Similarly, we support businesses in a range of sectors.  Firstly, food production. Secondly, utilities and transport. In addition, pharmaceuticals, education and healthcare. Furthermore, logistics and distribution. Above all, our team works with a simple idea or sketch you have. Subsequently, we custom make you a professional visual management display. As a result, we custom make you a highly functional visual management board. We offer options so we make the perfect board for you. So, here are a few examples. Firstly, for instance, we add magnetic areas. Similarly, a dry wipe (dry erase) finish. Furthermore, choose status indicators. in addition, board accessories. Therefore, quickly update your board. Above all, in a visual way. In short, make your processes visible. similarly, accessible. Most importantly, at a glance. These are just some examples of the ways in which we meet your needs. Read further visual management resources articles. Similarly, visual management case studies.

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