Visual Management Flashcards
1
Q
What is kanban?
A
A mode of visual management
2
Q
What is visual management?
A
An approach that is visual, rather than written
3
Q
What are benefits of visual management systems?
A
Easily understood
Helps communicate info
Real-time updates
Clear project hand-offs
Bottlenecks are instantly visible
4
Q
What are limitations of visual management?
A
Effort to keep up-to-date
Workers need to actively engage
Less effective when work is varied
5
Q
What are examples of visual management systems?
A
Shadow board
SOPs
Floor markings
Warning lights
Post-it notes
Barcodes
