Making Continuous Improvement Visual
A Short Interval Control (SIC) board is a practical tool that brings performance data and improvement opportunities right to the shop floor. By breaking down performance reviews into shorter, more frequent intervals, teams can quickly spot issues, take corrective action, and keep improvement efforts moving every day.
At My Visual Management, we design SIC boards that are clear, engaging, and easy to use, ensuring your team stays aligned and focused.
What is a Short Interval Control Board?
A short interval control board provides a structured way for teams to:
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Track performance in real time
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Record issues and root causes
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Review progress at regular intervals (hourly, per shift, or daily)
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Agree immediate actions to keep processes on track
Unlike long-term reporting, SIC boards create visibility in the moment, helping teams solve problems before they escalate.
Benefits of Using a Short Interval Control Board
When used consistently, SIC boards drive measurable improvements:
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Improved accountability – teams take ownership of performance in the moment
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Faster problem-solving – issues are captured and resolved before they grow
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Increased engagement – clear visuals make it easier for everyone to contribute
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Better communication – shifts hand over seamlessly with clear records of actions taken
These benefits make SIC boards an essential element of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Why Choose Our Short Interval Control Boards?
At My Visual Management, our boards are designed to be:
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Customisable – tailored to your metrics, intervals, and layout needs
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Durable and professional – built to last in real workplace environments
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Clear and visual – helping teams instantly see what’s working and what needs action
Whether you’re introducing SIC boards for the first time or upgrading existing processes, we’ll create a solution that supports your continuous improvement journey.
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Our Approach
We create visual management boards everyday. As a result we have plenty of experience. We work for organisations in food production, the power industry, national rail, pharmaceuticals, education, healthcare, packaging and distribution.
Our team works with a simple idea or sketch and creates a professionally designed layout. This is then turned into a highly functional visual management board.
We offer customised options because we want to create the perfect board for you. So, here are a few examples. We can add magnetic areas or a dry-wipe finish (for use with whiteboard pens). Furthermore, you can choose Red/Green sliders or R.A.G. (Red, Amber, Green) status dials so you can quickly and visually update your board. These are just a few examples of the ways in which our boards can be tailored to meet your needs. You may also be interested in whiteboard overlays that can be used on top of an existing magnetic board.
