Visual Management in a vehicle manufacturing plant

In the Skyway (a long elevated hallway) at Honda of America Manufacturing (East Liberty, Ohio, USA) the company has placed an array of flags representing each of the countries with which the plant does business. Along the sides of the Skyway are glass-fronted cabinets and signboards displaying everything from the location of new designated smoking areas to safety promotions. On the assembly line, a large print-out hangs from the hood of each car to quickly inform assemblers which model is being ...

BPIR Categories

10.4.4 Manage internal information & knowledge sharing
8.2.1 Leaders communicate with employees
2.5.1 Communicate policies & strategies