Module 8 · Lesson 9 of 29
Principle 7: visual control exposes abnormality
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Learning objectives
- Explain the purpose of principle 7: visual control exposes abnormality in garment operations.
- Describe when and how to apply principle 7: visual control exposes abnormality on the shop floor.
- Identify common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Core idea
Simple visuals let anyone distinguish normal from abnormal without searching through reports.
Method
Place at gemba, show current condition/owner/response, design for accessibility. Avoid red status with no escalation capacity.
Garment-factory example
Status lanes, limit marks, Andon, hourly boards and tool locations trigger defined action.
Method
- Place at gemba, show current condition/owner/response, design for accessibility
Common mistakes
- Avoid red status with no escalation capacity
Knowledge check
Pick one answer per question. Explanations appear after you submit.
1. Which statement best captures the core idea of Principle 7: visual control exposes abnormality?
2. A common mistake when applying principle 7: visual control exposes abnormality is to:
Author: NOSK.life · Last reviewed: 2026-07-21