# Visual management

Operations · `Visual management` · verification: source checked

Visual management is the placement in plain view of tools, parts, production activities, and indicators of production system performance. It allows the status of the system to be understood at a glance by everyone involved.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Kind | methodology |

## Study notes

- The definition covers tools, parts, production activities, and indicators of production system performance.
- The document cross-references Andon and Jidoka; these are not in the available reference list.

## Sources

1. [Visual Management - Lean Enterprise Institute](https://www.lean.org/lexicon-terms/visual-management/) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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