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.
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.
Custom make your own Gemba Board so it works how you need
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.
“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.”
All our board options work with our board accessories and status indicators Above all, these add engagement with visual functionality and real time updates.
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.