Using a visual management standard site wide for Manufacturing is highly effective. Here is why…
Most importantly, see how you can use visual management to make processes and targets clear to all your team. Above all, at a glance.
How to implement a standard for site wide visual management for manufacturing
Firstly, set a visual standard. Above all, our design team can support you to achieve this. This campaign shows a multi-board project. Each and every board meets the same visual standard. Achieving this relies on key points:
- Meeting brand guidelines. In other words, upholding an organisation’s own guide relating to brand (if required) including logos, colours, fonts etc.
- Delivering visual stand out. Consequently, ensuring that all visuals make key information visible and accessible.
- Fulfilling functional requirements. Furthermore, working as required. For example, easy to update.
Reliability Board:
Produce a project dashboard space to display current info visually
Tracker Board:
Use colour to increase impact and engagement with your board, in this case Problem Solving
Problem Solving:
Practical problem solving visually means the whole team is involved and can see a visual snapshot
Successful site wide visual management for Manufacturing
Taking a site-wide approach delivers a cohesive visual management for manufacturing strategy. As a result, each and every visual management board forms part of an overriding culture. In addition, it fulfils the organisation’s wider objectives.
Manufacturing Management:
Include the information you need on your board to make it work for you
Status indicators:
Show status for an instant visual snapshot
Accessories:
We can custom make status dials that work for your needs
Where to start with site wide visual management for Manufacturing
In brief, there are two ways forward. Firstly, for a new site, plan and implement visual management boards in one go. Above all, the advantage is that the new site is benefitting from visual management and all it delivers from the start. Alternatively, take a step by step approach. Therefore, tackle one area or department at a time. Then move on to further areas as and when ready. We can support you with either route.
Track Health & Safety, Quality and more:
Recording daily metrics provides an overall picture
Keep relevant information visually accessible:
Our range of magnetic document holders make information easy to update
Status Shields:
These are useful for safety status and can be padlocked too
Ideas for site wide visual management for Manufacturing
So, consider your board finish. There are many options to consider. For example, a magnetic overlay instead of a fixed board. Also, which accessories to include on your board. Will each department or site have differing needs to fulfil. Ultimately, the team at My Visual Management can guide you with these decisions to reach a solution that’s right for you.
Include all the information you need in one area:
Choosing a dry wipe finish means updates are quick and easy
Pre-Use Checks:
Our custom text red green status sliders provide an ideal solution for this type of board
Safety Information:
Pair our document holders with a dry wipe (eraze) section for ultimate flexibility
Other considerations
Lastly, decide from our range of board accessories what else you could include on your visual management for manufacturing board, to maxmise the functionality of your board. For instance, a protective dry wipe face protects your board within the production environment and allows for easy and quick updates. Moreover, you can choose from a range of sizes from our document holder range – single or multi-sheet, US or UK and European sizes,or custom sized if needed.
5s or 6S boards:
Display your visual standards and track relevant 5s or 6S metrics daily
Status indicator meters:
These show red amber green status on each improvement/action needed
Operator certification:
Choose from our full range of single and multi sheet document holders, to suit your needs
Our approach to site wide visual management for Manufacturing
My Visual Management supports numerous sites across many different industries. So from implementing visual management in a new site through to developing an existing site. As a result, we can establish your visual standard. Above all, we are a plug in and go visual management department for your site.
In short, the potential of visual management is endless… To discover more, take a look at our gallery of visual management ideas.
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.
