The key aspect in every production environment, where organization and efficiency must stand at the highest level, are appropriate tools that allow operational liquidity to maintain. 

One of the inconspicuous and at the same time very popular tools used in industry are dry -erase boards. 

Management, security and information

Although seemingly dry -erase boards may seem useful only for preparing notes or writing conclusions during meetings, their functions can be very diverse, and usefulness - invaluable. The three most important areas of the use of dry -erase boards are:

• Management. Dry -erase boards, used as Kanban boards, boards for managing people, processes or departments, allow you to collect all production information in one place. They allow you to visualize the production plan and tasks to be carried out in a clear and public way.  
• Security. Properly used, dry -east boards allow you to present the most important procedures, as well as set the rules of movement or provide information on where we can find the right people. 
• Information boards. Thanks to their use, we eliminate the need to search. Properly marked warehouses, tools, raw materials and intermediates make the working process shorter and the company is more efficient.

Performance and communication

In production halls, warehouses or logistics centers, there are often many tasks to perform, production schedules, materials lists and other relevant information. Dry -erase boards can serve as a central communication point in which information is posted in a legible and easily available way. Thanks to this, the whole team can be well informed about current priorities, schedules and procedures, which translates into increased efficiency and reduction of the number of errors.

The boards designed in this way save the time of managers who have all the information saved in a clear way in one place. The manager, using the board, can assign all tasks, and these become immediately visible to employees. Boards can also be useful for external people who try to find themselves in space and find the right person. This facilitates communication, improves movement in the hall, and thus - affects safety. 

Motivation and appreciation

Another application of dry -erase boards is to track progress and set goals. Boards can be used to track production efficiency, monitor key indicators and save goals and achievements. Employees can enter information on the boards regarding the number of units produced, the duration of processes and all other progress meters. This, in turn, allows you to motivate employees to achieve better results and identify areas that require improvement.

An example of such use can be 5S boards. As part of this methodology, dry -erase boards are used at each of the 5 stages: segregation (sort), ordering (set in order), cleaning (shine), standardization (standard) and self -discipline (sustain), serving visualization, identification and organization of production space. Importantly, the boards allow not only to remind employees with the principles of 5S, but also indicate progress by posting photos before and after. This simple procedure allows you to achieve a motivational effect - indicate the implemented changes, emphasize the satisfaction of their conduct and appreciate the employees responsible for them.

Kanban boards

Kanban in Japanese means "visibility board". This tool is part of the production system introduced by Toyota, and its essence is to ensure the right amount of materials, parts or tasks at the right place and time. 

Kanban boards are widely used to monitor and manage elements of the production process. For example, Kanban can be used to track the availability of raw materials and materials in stock, control of stocks or production planning. Kanban cards are moved on the board along with the progress of the process, informing employees about the current status and needs. Instead of cards, we can also use magnets that are durable and equally practical. Our clients often decide on this solution.

Today, many companies use tables in a digitized form, but in production spaces are still irreplaceable physical dry -erase boards. By placing the board in a place visible to all employees, information on tasks, dates and work progress becomes easily accessible and legible. Such a plaque becomes a real "visibility board", promoting better planning, coordination and cooperation between teams, which leads to an improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of production.

In addition, the use of dry -erase boards allows you to easily create and update task lists, production schedules, reminders and other important information. This flexibility allows you to quickly adapt Kanban to changing needs and priorities in the production process. The board used in this way allows you to quickly identify problems, such as material deficiencies, delays or downtime, which allows you to take immediate repair.

Universality and adaptation

The basic question that should be asked before ordering a dry -earthless table is its use. The implementation of boards without prior reflection and adaptation to the needs of a given company usually causes that such a board will stop being used quickly. 

The form of the board - reminiscent of Excel, tables or poster - is secondary to the needs. The key is to rethink the board, as well as test it in natural conditions. 

It should also be remembered that just placing a board is not the end of the process. Feedback and improving it in such a way that it actually serves employees is important. Ultimately, it is the board that is to serve them - that's why it must be functional, aesthetic and encouraging to use. 

Our offer includes both standard boards and those that we create in accordance with the individual needs of our clients. If you are looking for a professional advice in the visualization and improvement of processes in your company - please contact us. We will certainly find a solution that meets your needs.