Here's how you can optimize Lean Manufacturing processes through non-verbal communication.

Visual control is the king of communicating rapidly in a manufacturing environment. The main problem? EVERYONE must understand what the visual controls mean so: 1. Agree with everyone properly what each and every control signal means (green-red seems fairly obvious but it needs to be stated nonetheless). 2. Opt for quality visual controls that add value and reduce doubt instead of trying to signal everything (ie. your shopfloor shouldn't look like a christmas three). 3. When precision is needed: Accompany visual controls with numerical settings, ie. centerlining of adjustable points.

Since we are a basketball nation, many signals related to basketball also work in production. Manufacturing and basketball are very similar because they are team things everyone knows their role so signals without talking are very understandable

A gest?o visual é uma das ferramentas mais conhecidas no universo do Lean Manufacturing. O compartilhamento de dados e informa??es relevantes sobre um processo, área ou indicador de forma visual irá auxiliar na constru??o de um vis?o única e uniforme entre todas as pessoas envolvidas, contribuindo assim em uma melhor gest?o e possíveis resultados.

Visual management is integral to Lean Manufacturing, facilitating an intuitive workflow and minimizing the need for verbal instructions. At Taconic, we set up production cells with visual indicators, such as pictures of acceptable and unacceptable products at each stage. This approach not only streamlined processes but also significantly reduced errors and training time. Additionally, we organized workstations and materials to clearly communicate the flow of work. As a result, we saw a 20% increase in productivity and a 15% reduction in defects. Implementing such visual cues ensures consistency, enhances productivity, and supports continuous improvement in Lean operations.

Emphasizing non-verbal communication in training is vital for cohesive work practices in Lean Manufacturing. At Data Display Systems, we leveraged the DVIRC to provide cost-effective Lean Manufacturing training, partially funded by State and Federal Grants. Similarly, at MetWeld, we utilized the Center for Economic Development for training. This approach included role-playing scenarios to interpret non-verbal cues, enabling team members to navigate the production environment effectively. By empowering employees with these skills, we reduced errors and improved efficiency, demonstrating the value of continuous improvement and effective communication in maintaining lean processes .

Your shopfloor should speak for itself and only convey the necessary information. This means that the boards, signaling, layout and flow should be clear for the current moment in time. Eliminate what is no longer in use, add new controls or rules when necessary and always take into account your operators' feedback.

As pessoas s?o movidas por histórias e estórias, talvez mais a segunda que a primeira. Eu nunca come?o um treinamento de Lean com o "tecniquês" do Sistema. Busque "três sins" da sua audiência, pesquise a melhor maneira de se comunicar com aquele público. Use metáforas de esportes, vida pessoal, filmes. Acredite, isso gera conex?o.