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한국어Visual management
Concept
The use of boards, markings, signals and charts so that the status of work, standards and deviations can be seen at a glance, without reports or questions, and the team can react right away.
Description
Visual management uses boards, floor markings, signals, colour codes and charts so that the state of work can be seen at a glance, without a report or a question. A person walking through an area should be able to tell whether things are normal or not, and what to do next.
Typical examples are shop floor boards with targets and actuals, andon lights that show a problem at a machine, shadow boards that show where each tool belongs and kanban signals. Good visuals are simple, current and placed where the decision is made. They depend on standards, because a deviation can only be seen if the normal state is defined. Visual management is closely linked to 5S, standard work and shop floor management.
| Type | Concept |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Visual controls, Visuelles Management |
Articles about Visual management (2)
- How to Build a Value Stream Dashboard: Metrics, Layout and Data Sources
· Mirko Peters
Build a value stream dashboard: pick 5 key metrics, set targets, choose ERP data sources, lay out the board and review it weekly. Includes an invented example. - Bridging Design and Development: Getting Started with Figma and Power Apps
· Mirko Peters
Welcome to the ultimate guide for modern creators looking to bridge the gap between stunning visual aesthetics and powerful application development. If you have eve…
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Module of iFAKT Polaris with KPI dashboards across all modules that compare planned and actual values in production. - Shop floor management · Related to · Concept
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- iFAKT GmbH · Organization
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