In a few words
It’s important to recall that a majority of all information the brain receives is visual, so humans register information they record visually better.
Visual management relies on methods and tools that will put information in front of you to speed up its processing and sharing. It allows everyone to understand at a glance.
The visual management occupies an essential place in your lean approach, it is moreover present in many other tools like the 5S, the VSM, SIA (short-interval animation), and more.
The visual management tool is at the service of the action and available to all—permanently. It helps dissipate misunderstandings, save time, and identify drifting.