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is a powerful tool if taken seriously. In
our shop, these boards have become
a group activity. They create an
inclusive atmosphere at the start of a
project and help everyone adapt to the
inevitable changes that come along.
They are a visual road map from start
to finish, and they really don't require
as much time as I initially thought.
They help eliminate rework, as steps
are outlined with as much or as little
information as deemed necessary.
You create the path and update the
details that cause delays, if necessary.
More than anything else, these boards
prevent mistakes and wasted time.
Additional benefits
Even if you're working by yourself,
project boards help keep you focused
on your big-picture objectives and
top priorities. Additionally, they are
an invaluable resource for future
projects. Having a project archive at
your fingertips means you can review,
reuse or adapt actual project histories
when you create similar new projects.
The boards ensure you don't forget
the details and are able to create more
accurate plans for future projects.
Make sure you have a designated
storage space for easy referencing of
your project boards once completed.
I am amazed at the difference over
time as my resistance lessened and
we started creating more visually
detailed and thoughtfully designed
project boards. When team members
are working on multiple projects,
these boards eliminate debate and
guesswork, which helps them make
correct decisions based on the
availability of materials, site access
and deadlines. For a recent large
project of more than 200 planned
hours, we exceeded our goal and
completed our project in 25 fewer

hours. The project board helped team
members understand their individual
roles in making this happen, from
patterning to cutting and sewing to
inserting foam and final inspection.
I welcome input from fellow
fabricators who use project boards.
What visual systems do you use to
present new project information to
your team in a way that is reliable and
easy for them to understand? Shoot
me an email at info@sandseaair.com
and let me know. May you all stay safe
and healthy as we continue to cross
uncharted waters.
For more information, visit:
Terri Madden owns Sand Sea & Air Interiors Inc.

www.marinefabricatormag.com

in San Juan, Puerto Rico. www.sandseaair.com

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