Display information at the point of use while protecting your documents. Document holders are ideal for color-coding and emphasizing critical information at a glance. Changing documents is easy with the oversized dimensions. Click for more information on document holders. This article is part of the April 2016 issue of our Get Organized! Get Visual! eNewsletter. […]
Visual Management
Marking your floors is one of the fastest and easiest ways to direct behavior and create visual communication in your work environment. Not only will floor markings communicate what is supposed to happen, you will reinforce the standards in your workplace. Use floor marking products, such as floor decals, A-Frame signs, floor marking tape and […]
Leaving little to chance, Visual Controls: Applying Visual Management to the Factory provides a detailed explanation of how to apply the Lean principles of 5S to convert your factory to a fully functioning Visual Workplace. It covers the range of methods that collectively compose an effective visual management system and clearly explains management’s role in […]
We’re having fun with a new product recently available from Visual Workplace. We have some dedicated basketball fans and look forward to March every year! One of our team members suggested that we create a March Madness bracket using our Magnetic Dry Erase Overlays for our conference room. It takes the guess work out of […]
When the standard sign simply won’t work, or when you want more impact, get a sign or banner customized the way you want it. We are committed to making sure you get signs your way without paying extra. If you know what you want, and how you want it, we will print it. If you […]
The Mobile In-House Sign Shop® system is the ideal tool to support 5S, Lean and Safety. The Sign Shop is an affordable tool that provides the easiest, most cost-effective way to get the signs and visuals you need for a safer, leaner, more efficient facility. Easy to use—Includes all the tools and training to get […]
Grede Foundries calculated the annual cost savings of owning a Mobile In-House Sign Shop (MIHSS) for their first three years. They were so enthusiastic about the significant savings that they purchased additional systems for use in eight manufacturing facilities. They use their Sign Shop to make safety signs, facility signs, dry erase boards, 5S floor […]
GBMP, famous for their Toast Kaizen DVD, recently produced a new Management Engagement Series. Management Kaizen highlighted today is the third installment of this series. It seems that Kaizen can be anywhere where work is done. The Japanese word Gemba is used to denote “The real place, the place where the work is done.” Gemba […]
Colored-coded carts works well within Lean Manufacturing and 5S environments. Colors have been assigned in accordance with most common uses for these carts – however you can use any color, for any use, your company may need. Heavy duty carts are created for durability and long lasting performance. Add a custom decal and customize your […]
Creating engagement requires sharing information. Visually displaying this information creates transparency and will bring employee involvement into the problem solving process. The first step of employee engagement is creating ownership. Employees want to feel they are empowered to suggest change and execute improvement. When they feel they own it, the possibilities are endless. Use our […]