So, browse our range of visual management ‘Q&A’ articles below. If you have any questions about our service or products please feel free to get in touch and contact us. For further ideas, see visual management resources, visual management case studies, how to guides, key points, visual inspiration or visual management campaigns
What should a visual management board include?
A successful Visual Management Board should includes 6 key elements, see what these are
Why does visual management work?
In six key points, here is the answer for why does visual management work?
How to show status with visual management
How to show status with visual management? Read this article to explore your status indicator options and see examples
What to include on a safety communications board?
Which information should you include on your safety communicatons board? Read this Q&A to discover examples of safety visual management boards and get inspired today
What is a KPI board?
Find out more about visual management KPI boards. So learn how to track performance at a glance in real time. See how to use KPI boards as part of your visual management strategy.
What is the difference between 5S and Gemba?
5S is a continuous habitual process; Gemba offers spot check evaluation where the process happens. See how 5S and Gemba boards support this
What are visual controls?
Above all, visual controls are prompts that communicated entirely visually. In other words, they are self-explanatory on sight, without further direction (spoken or otherwise) required.
What are the principles of successful visual management?
Successful visual management delivers six key principles. What are they and how do you achieve them? See further examples and get ideas
What is a 6S Board?
In short, the 6S Board is a visual way to implement and sustain the 6S process. Above all, make your own 6S board to show the 6S process in a visual way. Furthermore, break the process down into visual steps. Therefore use you board to assess progress, at a glance.
Our Approach
We make visual management boards every day, so we’ve built up deep practical experience across many environments. We support organisations throughout the UK, as well as Europe and America, and we work across sectors including food production, utilities and transport, pharmaceuticals, education, healthcare, logistics and distribution.
Many projects start with a simple idea or sketch. From there, we help shape it into a clear, functional visual management display that suits how your team works. Options can include magnetic areas, dry-wipe (dry erase) finishes, status indicators and board accessories, so updates stay quick, visible and easy to maintain.
These are just a few examples of how we tailor boards to meet different needs. You can also explore our visual management resources and case studies for more inspiration.