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Visual Management
Poka Yoke in Manufacturing: Types, Examples & Benefits
Jean-Philippe Metivier
Learn how Poka Yoke in Manufacturing helps prevent defects. Explore its types, examples, and how it supports Lean, quality, and safety goals.
Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: The 2026 Industry Guide
Jean-Philippe Metivier
Learn what digital transformation means for manufacturing, the four key dimensions leaders must address, and how to stay competitive.
Kamishibai Board Explained: Lean Tool, Benefits & Examples
Jean-Philippe Metivier
Learn what a Kamishibai board is and how to set one up. Includes examples, task cards, and digital board options.
How Gemba Boards Unlock Shop Floor Potential
Jean-Philippe Metivier
Learn what a Gemba board is and why it improves shop floor visibility. Includes design tips, use cases, and a free template.
MDI Boards: Boost Productivity and Solve Manufacturing Issues
Jean-Philippe Metivier
Find out how MDI (Managing for Daily Improvement) boards enhance productivity and problem-solving with visibility and goal alignment.
Lean Visual Management: Essential Tools and Implementation Strategies
Jean-Philippe Metivier
Discover Lean Visual Management tools like Kanban. Learn how to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and improve communication with visual systems.
Kaizen Boards: Continuous Improvement Meets Visual Management
Jean-Philippe Metivier
Discover how Kaizen boards drive continuous improvement in manufacturing, boost productivity, and streamline operations with this quick guide.
What is an Obeya Room? Your Hub for Operational Control
Jean-Philippe Metivier
Discover how an Obeya Room can improve your team's performance. Learn how to boost productivity and achieve strategic alignment.
Visual Management Boards: Your Tools to Gain Visibility
Jean-Philippe Metivier
Discover the types of visual management boards, their role in Lean, and how they improve communication, KPIs, and collaboration.
SQCDP: From Basics to Operational Performance
Jean-Philippe Metivier
Learn how operations managers use SQCDP boards to focus on safety, quality, cost efficiency, delivery performance, and workforce engagement.
Visual Management in Lean: Tools, Boards & Real-World Examples
Jean-Philippe Metivier
Learn why and how Lean leaders increasingly rely on Visual Management to detect anomalies, enforce standards, and ensure safety.