Why KPI Boards Are Becoming Essential for Lean Teams in 2026
Why KPI Boards Are Becoming Essential for Lean Teams in 2026
KPI boards are becoming increasingly common in manufacturing and operational environments as organisations look for ways to strengthen communication and maintain consistent focus on daily priorities. These boards help make performance expectations clear and encourage teams to engage more actively in improvement work.
Common areas tracked include:
output and performance against plan
quality indicators
downtime and availability
improvement actions
safety measures
Teams often find that when information is visible and easy to understand, discussions become more focused and decision-making becomes faster. KPI boards also support regular routines such as daily meetings, shift handovers and weekly reviews.
As lean practices continue to grow across the sector, KPI boards are expected to remain a key tool for maintaining alignment and supporting continuous improvement.
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.