Visual Management Systems are systems that enable anyone to immediately assess the current status of an operation or process at a glance, regardless of their knowledge of the process.
Elements of visual management are

visual displays: relate information and data to employees in the area. Examples are charts, procedures, metrics and process documentation
visual controls: intended to control [...]

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Establish the need for change
Assess your company

define product groupings and current processes
specify value
identify the value stream (current and future state map)

Educate at all levels
Support the learning of the lean tools and methods
Implement the lean tools and methods

organize the workplace (5S)
improve plant layout for flow manufacturing
reduce lot sizes, setup times, lead times and inventory
develop a pull [...]

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CMMS Definition
Computerized Maintenance Management System: computer replaces manual systems
Basic Modules

Asset register

documentation
equipment data management
multi-level hierarchical filing system

Work order management
History file

required for feedback
maintenance of work preparations
reporting

Spare parts inventory control

Optional modules

Budget analysis
Invoice / ordering control
Condition Based Maintenance Manager
Failure analysis

Trends

Internet-enabled

bringing information and training to the shop floor
transferring analysis data to equipment suppliers
online equipment monitoring
purchasing of [...]

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