Visual Standards Show Abnormal
Design visual standards that expose abnormal conditions at the point of use.
A visual standard is not decoration. It is a fast way to compare actual condition with expected condition. Labels are only the beginning A label can reduce search, but it rarely shows whether the process is healthy. The point of visual management is status at a glance: tools, parts, work, and performance indicators placed in plain view so the people involved can understand the system quickly. In 5S terms, this is where Set in Order and Standardize join. Normal must be specific A standard photo, shadow board, min-max marker, floor outline, or color-coded zone says, 'This is what good looks…
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