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 introduction 2

Introduction: Why is effective

Visual Management so vital in our
Lean Programme?
Try this:
Ask any member of the team at ‘shop
As Lean professionals, we frequently see companies who have floor’ level two simple questions:
invested great sums of time and money in potentially excellent Lean
programmes, but are only reaping mediocre results from all their outlay 1. Has today been
because they have not realised that to be truly effective, Lean must be
visual! a good day?
They have taken time to study their processes, changed factory layouts, 2. Why?
replaced expensive machinery, developed and installed fantastic
software programmes, spent hours of time with costly Lean consultants, We have found that this simple
but the results are disappointing. Why? … because the whole team question holds the key to whether your
aren’t engaged and don’t have enthusiasm for the programme, or, workforce are truly engaged, whether
worse still, they don’t understand what it is all about. they are enthused about meeting and
exceeding their targets, have pride
in their team and its achievements …
or are even aware of them and have
them in their mind at all!

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 introduction 3

There has been much independent research done that has highlighted the
benefits of increasing the “visuality” of the workplace. Some key benefits are:

• Creates an element of fun and healthy competition and makes teams

want to meet their targets
Example 1
• Promotes pride in workers’ achievements Has anyone got a
squeegee?
• Abnormal conditions are immediately identified and corrected
If there is a shadow board in
• Elimination of the waste of time and motion through answering the many place this eliminates the question
unnecessary questions arising from the worker, supervisor and manager and eliminates the wasted motion
every day. looking for it. If the shadow is
• Creates repeating patterns in the workplace helping to create empty it identifies an abnormal
standardised work and procedures. This also helps new employees and condition immediately which can
visitors gain an immediate understanding of what is happening. be corrected.
Example 2
• Increased transparency in the information available to all levels
Did we achieve our
employees leads to quick decision making and a greater understanding of
why issues have arisen. production target last week

• Everybody has the information and equipment to hand in a readily A simple and easily understood
available form in which they can understand, to fulfil their particular display of KPI’s saves the waste
function effectively. of time spent in interpreting data
and immediately reveals the
opportunities for improvement as
they happen.

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 introduction 4

How do we ensure that

our Visual Management
not only looks good,
but is really fulfilling its
objective?

Before we get on to ASB, there are some basic

principles of visual management which all visual
tools must be measured against. These principles
lie at the foundation of all the work of Clarity
Visual Management and we share these with you
on the following pages:

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 8 Practical Tips to Successful Visual Management
The Acid Test: Can every member of
1 the team answer the questions … was
today successful or unsuccessful? Why?
Visual Deficits – ensure that there is no
2 missing visual information that impacts
on your workers’ productivity or safety.
Ensure consistency in the methods
3 of communication and keep visual
management aligned to your corporate ID.
Promote employee engagement
4 through professionalism and consistent
corporate branding, use of logos, etc.
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Create a culture of continuous
5 improvement. Ensure that your visual
management can be easily evolved in a
dynamic environment of change.
Ensure there is a sense of ownership
6 of the visual management by every
member of the team.
Less is More … are you using too much
7 or irrelevant data?
Use It! It is a dynamic tool, not a picture
8 on the wall!
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 The Acid Test

Does everyone in
your organisation

1
know whether
they have had a
successful day or
an unsuccessful
day today …and
what was the
reason for the
outcome?

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 The Acid Test

PROBLEM SOLVED!
‘Dashboard displays’ are a
simple way to show current
status at a glance. Their
message is instantly clear
to everybody whatever their
involvement in the process
and whatever language
they speak! Use magnetic
pointers to make updating
quick and convenient.

Pharmaceutical Supplier

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 Identify Visual Deficits in your work environment

2
Is there visual
information missing
that impacts on
your workers’
productivity or
safety?

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 Identify Visual Deficits in your work environment

PROBLEM SOLVED!
Effective floor marking is
essential to most visual
management projects.
Segregate processes,
departments, safe areas,
meeting points, etc.
Meaningful use of colour adds
even more power to your floor
marking scheme.

Food Manufacturer

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 Ensure consistency in the methods of communication
ENROBING
ENROBING
BEFORE 6S 6S AUDIT MANAGEMENT MONTHLY 6S AUDIT SCORES
WEEK NO DAY SORT SET SHINE SAFETY STANDARDISE SUSTAIN TOTAL WEEK NO SORT SET SHINE SAFETY STANDARDISE SUSTAIN TOTAL TARGET COMMENTS
MONDAY
(15.00-23.00)
WEDNESDAY
(23.00-07.00)

ENROBING
FRIDAY
(07.00-15.00)
WEEKLY
TOTAL

RADAR GRAPH WEEKLY TREND GRAPH WEEKLY SCORE OUT OF 450 LINE TEAMS

TASTING STATION
WEEK SCORE SHIFT MANAGERS

LINE 1
NOW WITH 6S

WORK STATION
PREVIOUS WEEKS 6S AUDIT SCORES TEAM NO LINE LEADER OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR

Work Station INFORMATION & IDEAS ACTION LIST & REQUESTED WORK RED TAG INFO PREVIOUS AUDITS
3

6S CHAMPIONS
Tasting Station
1

Hanging Signs
WASH STATION Audit Board
LINE 3

3
Is information Machine signs

conveyed across
your whole Wash Station SPC STATION

organisation by CLEANING STATION

co-ordinated SPC Station

and consistent
means? OVERALL FACTORY PERFORMANCE

Cleaning Station
PRODUCTIVITY OEE LTI

MEETING AREA DOWNTIME REJECT RATIO CYCLE TIME

Meeting Area Overall Performance board

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 Ensure consistency in the methods of communication
ENROBING
ENROBING
BEFORE 6S 6S AUDIT MANAGEMENT MONTHLY 6S AUDIT SCORES
WEEK NO DAY SORT SET SHINE SAFETY STANDARDISE SUSTAIN TOTAL WEEK NO SORT SET SHINE SAFETY STANDARDISE SUSTAIN TOTAL TARGET COMMENTS
MONDAY
(15.00-23.00)
WEDNESDAY
(23.00-07.00)

ENROBING
FRIDAY
(07.00-15.00)
WEEKLY
TOTAL

RADAR GRAPH WEEKLY TREND GRAPH WEEKLY SCORE OUT OF 450 LINE TEAMS

TASTING STATION
WEEK SCORE SHIFT MANAGERS

LINE 1
NOW WITH 6S

WORK STATION
PREVIOUS WEEKS 6S AUDIT SCORES TEAM NO LINE LEADER OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR

Work Station INFORMATION & IDEAS ACTION LIST & REQUESTED WORK RED TAG INFO PREVIOUS AUDITS
3

6S CHAMPIONS
Tasting Station
1

Hanging Signs

PROBLEM SOLVED
WASH STATION Audit Board
LINE 3
Machine signs

An effective visual
management suite
incorporates a consistent Wash Station SPC STATION

style across all its elements. CLEANING STATION

A designer with experience

of lean projects will be
SPC Station
able to help ensure you
have a ‘template’ that will
successfully adapt to suit
different items in the suite. OVERALL FACTORY PERFORMANCE

Cleaning Station
PRODUCTIVITY OEE LTI

MEETING AREA DOWNTIME REJECT RATIO CYCLE TIME

Meeting Area Overall Performance board

Confectionery manufacturer

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 Promote employee engagement through professionalism
and consistent corporate branding

4
Are your staff
proud of the visual
management they
are responsible
for and is your
corporate branding
used consistently?

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 Promote employee engagement through professionalism
and consistent corporate branding

PROBLEM SOLVED!
Incorporating your company’s
logos and colours within your
visual management scheme
makes it both attractive and
compelling. This promotes
employee engagement and
ownership of the brand.
Hint: Consider adopting a logo
or slogan specifically for your
lean programme which will
provide a visual link across all
the elements of your scheme.

Aerospace

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 Ensure your visual management reflects your
culture of continuous improvement

Can your visual

management be
easily evolved

5
in a dynamic
environment of
change?
How easy is it to
update your visual
management cost
effectively and
keep it looking
professional?

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 Ensure your visual management reflects your
culture of continuous improvement

PROBLEM SOLVED!
Experience tells us that what
can’t happen simply, mostly
won’t happen at all! The use
of dry-wipe writing surfaces,
instantly changeable magnetic
document frames, red/green
status magnets, etc, ensure
that your information is never
out of date.

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 Ownership

Is there ownership
of the visual

6
management by
those that are most
able to deliver the
improvements?
What do you do to
create ownership
of the visual
management in your
workplace?

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 Ownership

PROBLEM SOLVED!
The use of colour is a very
valuable tool to promote a
sense of ownership. Colours
can be used to denote
processes, departments, teams
and much more. Involving
each and every user in the
design is another powerful
driver.

Wire Mill

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 Less is More!

Don’t succumb to

7
analysis paralysis!
Are you expecting
your colleagues to
measure data, or are
you communicating
information that
can’t be influenced
by them?

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 Less is More!

PROBLEM SOLVED!
Only go for ‘measures that
drive results’. Decide on
an acceptable timeframe to
read the status of your key
measures and constantly
monitor and change your visual
management to ensure that it
is within that timeframe.
Hint: 60 seconds is usually
accepted as the maximum
amount of time that it should
take a visitor to identify the
flow of work in a manufacturing
facility with effective use of floor
marking .

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 Use It!

8
How often is a
meeting held by
the whole team to
review your visual
management and
is it effective in
creating change?

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 Use It!

PROBLEM SOLVED!
Meetings are essential to
keep the job on track and
the team engaged. Have
designated meeting areas
and fixed meeting times.
Make attendance compulsory
and document actions (who/
what/when) and decisions.
A designated control room
where all the key data is on
display avoids distractions and
promotes timeliness.

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 observations and suggestions 22

Observations made from visit by Matt Thomas

on behalf of Clarity Visual Management
(‘Current State Observations’)

Current state
Ageing or inconsistent floor marking for traffic
routes, and designated storage areas.

MEETING AREA

Suggested future state

Upgrade of floor markings
required, particularly
concentrating on Health
and Safety sensitive areas
Clearly marked walkways,
designated meeting points,
‘keep clear’ areas, etc reduce
health and safety risk and
have a big impact on the
image of a factory area.

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 observations and suggestions 23

Current state
Inconsistent signage methods and designs convey a
poor image, and can be unclear and confusing.
PACKING

PACKING
LINE 1

Excellence
QUALITY

striving for

Excellence
IS OUR BUSINESS

striving for
Suggested future state
Increase visibility and effectiveness of factory signage and
information boards
Clarity’s overhead signage communicates information in a clear and uniform
manner, whilst contributing to the corporate brand image. Clear signage is
essential for safe and effective operation.
Changing the way the A4 documents are held in the packing room from
individual magnets to our open magnetic frames would very significantly
save time in this particularly time sensitive area. We estimate that,
throughout this area, you could save two hours per week every week by this
simple step!

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 observations and suggestions 24

Current state
Poor or unclear segregation of different cleaning
tools could lead to cross-contamination with serious
implications. Without an effective tool holding
system, staff are unable to easily maintain proper
hygiene standards.

Suggested future state

Installation of Cleaning
Stations throughout,
prioritising areas that are
high risk for hygiene control
Missing tools are instantly
identified, saving time and
frustration.
Poor or unclear segregation of
different cleaning tools could
lead to cross-contamination
with serious implications.
Without an effective tool
holding system, staff are unable
to easily maintain proper
hygiene standards

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 observations and suggestions 25

Current state
The Standard Operating
Procedures in existing areas of
the factory were found to be
displayed in varying ways and
mostly using ad hoc methods.
The result of this was a lack
of clarity and important
information lost in a confusion
of data.

Suggested future state

SOP’s to be made more
accessible to all staff
Clarity’s range of information
displays (such as the SOP
stand pictured) can ensure that
important information can be
displayed in a very space efficient
and user friendly format

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 observations and suggestions 26

SPC STATION

Current state
Varying ways
of displaying
standard operating
procedures and
general information
are visually poor,
and can also lead to
lack of interest.
WORK STATION

PACKING
BEFORE 6S 6S AUDIT MANAGEMENT MONTHLY 6S AUDIT SCORES
WEEK NO DAY SORT SET SHINE SAFETY STANDARDISE SUSTAIN TOTAL WEEK NO SORT SET SHINE SAFETY STANDARDISE SUSTAIN TOTAL TARGET COMMENTS
MONDAY
(15.00-23.00)
WEDNESDAY
(23.00-07.00)
FRIDAY
(07.00-15.00)
WEEKLY
TOTAL

RADAR GRAPH WEEKLY TREND GRAPH WEEKLY SCORE OUT OF 450 LINE TEAMS
WEEK SCORE SHIFT MANAGERS

NOW WITH 6S

PREVIOUS WEEKS 6S AUDIT SCORES TEAM NO LINE LEADER OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR

Excellence
INFORMATION & IDEAS ACTION LIST & REQUESTED WORK RED TAG INFO PREVIOUS AUDITS 6S CHAMPIONS

LINE 3
striving for
2

Suggested future state We recommend replacing the existing

printed and homemade boards on the
Visual Management Boards to be made walls of the production area with magnetic
clear and consistent across the site noticeboards and our dry-wipe overlays.
Various Visual Management Boards around These will add greatly to the professional
the site to be upgraded so that all boards appearance of the factory and the overlay
are of consistent design and attractive can be replaced entirely as simply as
with a simple and clear message. We lifting one magnetic surface off and
would recommend that current individual replacing it with another. Open fronted
KPI boards are urgently replaced with new magnetic document holders can be used for
versions showing only relevant data. constantly changing information.

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 observations and suggestions 27

Current state
The changeover parts for the new line are stored on a
good system of trolleys. However, there needs to be
clearer identification of where they are to be stored,
and which product type each trolley is for.

Suggested future state

Home locations of mobile equipment
needs to be clearly marked
Clear floor markings, with an ‘address’
(identifying the changeover trolley to be
stored in each bay) are marked on the
floor for each trolley. This will lead to
more efficient changeovers and eliminate
incorrectly parked trolleys

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 observations and suggestions 28

EXTRACTOR TOOLS END OF LINE

Current state
SOS G-TYPE A-TYPE
ASSEMBLY
TOOL
LONG HANDLED
G-TYPE
DE-GASSING TOOL

TORQUE
WRENCH

SCREWDRIVER 3
SCREWDRIVER 2
SCREWDRIVER 1

MIRROR
TORQUE 740.040
741.031 WRENCH

741.026

DE-GASSING
TOOL

Enquiry was made as to how the tools are currently

G-TYPE
GASSING

HUK 50L

BULMERS 50L LONG

BULMERS 50L SHORT

100L STAR FORM

HEAD

HUK 50L LONG

BUBBLE
GAUGE

A-TYPE
GASSING
740.011 HEAD
740.029

S-TYPE U-TYPE CASK

STEP GAUGE

stored and we were told a toolbox is brought to the

(NECK – CHIMB)

TOOLS FOR
EXTRACTOR PRESSURISING
FITTING TORQUE
WRENCH CASKS
TOOL
740.044

S-TYPE
GASSING
HEAD
741-099

machine. Comment was made that a lot of tools that

SBS

DE-GASSING
TOOL

U-TYPE
GASSING
HEAD

740.076

are not needed for the changeover are contained in

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the tool box and sometimes the correct tools cannot be

found at all. TRANSPLANT BATTERY LOCO BRAKE SETTING TOOLS

Suggested future state

Installation of Tool Changeover Shadow Boards close to
Packaging Lines
A tool changeover shadow board, mounted close to the machine would
provide a good foundation for 5S and implementation of SMED (Single
Minute Exchange of Die). Implementation of SMED is usually one of
the simplest and quickest tools for improving OEE (Overall Equipment
Efficiency). We believe there would be great benefits to the efficiency of
the new line if this tool was embraced from its inception.

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Summary of our Recommendations
1) Upgrade of floor markings required, particularly
concentrating on Health and Safety sensitive areas
Clear walkways, designated meeting and ‘keep clear’ areas reduce health
and safety risk and have a big impact on the image of a factory area.
2) Increase visibility and effectiveness of factory signage and
information boards
Clarity’s overhead signage communicates information in a clear and
uniform manner, whilst contributing to the corporate brand image. Clear
signage is essential for safe and effective operation.
Changing the way the A4 documents are held in the packing room from
individual magnets to our open magnetic frames would very significantly
save time in this particularly time sensitive area. We estimate that,
throughout this area, you could save two hours per week every week by
this simple step!
3) Installation of Cleaning Stations throughout, prioritising
areas that are high risk for hygiene control
Poor or unclear segregation of different cleaning tools could lead to cross-
contamination with serious implications. Without an effective tool holding
system, staff are unable to easily maintain proper hygiene standards
4) SOP’s to be made more accessible to all staff
Clarity’s range of information displays (such as the SOP stand pictured) can
ensure that important information can be displayed a very space efficient
and user friendly format
VISUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT
recommendations 29
5) Visual Management Boards to be made clear and consistent
across the site
Various Visual Management Boards around the site to be upgraded so that
all boards are consistent design and attractive with a simple and clear
message. We would recommend that current individual KPI boards are
urgently replaced with new versions showing only relevant data.
We recommend replacing the existing printed and homemade boards on
the walls of the production area with magnetic noticeboards and our dry-
wipe overlays. These will add greatly to the professional appearance of
the factory and the overlay can be replaced entirely as simply as lifting one
magnetic surface off and replacing it with another.
6) Home locations of mobile equipment needs to be clearly
marked
Clear floor markings, with an ‘address’ (identifying the changeover trolley
to be stored in each bay) are marked on the floor for each trolley. This
will lead to more efficient changeovers and eliminate incorrectly parked
trolleys
7) Installation of Tool Changeover Shadow Boards close to
Packaging Lines
A tool changeover shadow board, mounted close to the machine would
provide a good foundation for 5S and implementation of SMED (Single
Minute Exchange of Die). Implementation of SMED is usually one of
the simplest and quickest tools for improving OEE (Overall Equipment
Efficiency). We believe there would be great benefits to the efficiency of
the new line if this tool was embraced from its inception.
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 the visual workplace 30

PACKING PACKING
BEFORE 6S 6S AUDIT MANAGEMENT MONTHLY 6S AUDIT SCORES
WEEK NO DAY SORT SET SHINE SAFETY STANDARDISE SUSTAIN TOTAL WEEK NO SORT SET SHINE SAFETY STANDARDISE SUSTAIN TOTAL TARGET COMMENTS
MONDAY
(15.00-23.00)
WEDNESDAY
(23.00-07.00)
FRIDAY

PACKING
(07.00-15.00)
WEEKLY
TOTAL

RADAR GRAPH WEEKLY TREND GRAPH WEEKLY SCORE OUT OF 450 LINE TEAMS

TESTING STATION
WEEK SCORE SHIFT MANAGERS

NOW WITH 6S

PREVIOUS WEEKS 6S AUDIT SCORES TEAM NO LINE LEADER OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR

WORK STATION

LINE 1
1

Tasting Station

Excellence
3

Work Station

Excellence
INFORMATION & IDEAS ACTION LIST & REQUESTED WORK RED TAG INFO PREVIOUS AUDITS 6S CHAMPIONS

striving for
striving for
2

Hanging Signs
WASH STATION Audit Board
LINE 3
Machine signs

Wash Station SPC STATION

CLEANING STATION

SPC Station
reorder code
CB-BB340

CB-DP310
reorder code

reorder code
CB-TS1

OVERALL FACTORY PERFORMANCE

reorder code
CB-ES401
LAST WEEK

Cleaning Station
OEE ENERGY VOLUME
Excellence
striving for

MEETING AREA WASTE COST PER CASE 5S SCORE

Meeting Area Overall Performance board

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 actions 31

Summary and Recommended Actions

After studying the report made after the visit of a senior visual management advisor, we recognise
that significant effort has been made to implement visual management and that the benefits of this
are already being experienced, albeit in a limited way. However, we have also identified some very
great opportunities for improvement as shown in this report.

We would advise that there is a significant lack in the area of employee engagement, and that
some simple measures could be taken to quickly improve this at a reasonably low cost. Employees
that are engaged feel pride in their organisation and its brand, have enthusiasm for meeting and
exceeding targets, and recognise the authority of leadership.

There are opportunities for improving the effectiveness of your Lean Programme by ensuring that
your visual cues are up to date and constantly monitored. Operatives lose interest in historical
information, whereas even the effort involved in updating it ensures that the measures are
constantly kept in mind.

We also found that time is being lost through unnecessary searching for tools, particularly on
lines 4 to 7 where tool changeover is frequent but slow. Similarly, your work process requires
constant changing of the A4 documents in the packing area but the method for changing these is
cumbersome resulting in waste of time here.

We are also aware of some areas where there are Health and Safety concerns around unclear
and ambiguous signage and marking systems. Whilst not breaching regulations as far as we are
aware, they are sufficient to be a contributory factor in a Health and Safety Incident and we would
recommend that this area is your priority for improvement.

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Next Steps
1 Agree above recommendations with Clarity along with any priorities, deadlines, etc ASB

2 Quotation to be prepared and sent based on this report and ‘1’ above Clarity VM

3 Any necessary steps to establish Clarity as an approved supplier to be put in place ASB

4 Purchase order raised and received by Clarity ASB

5 Overall design scheme originated to ASB’s satisfaction Clarity VM

6 Individual elements designed and approved Clarity VM

7 Artwork signed off ASB

8 Manufacture and delivery of visual tools to ASB Clarity VM

9 Follow up to ensure satisfaction and effectiveness is achieved Clarity VM

Visuals are for illustrative purposes only. Specifications are subject to

VISUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT change. All prices exclude VAT. Goods are sold subject to our Standard
Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is available on request.
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Senior Visual Management Advisor Matt Thomas Direct telephone 01482 638234
Email matt.thomas@clarityvm.com

Office Contact Heidi Lant Telephone 01482 638236

Email heidi.lant@clarityvm.com

Accounts Contact Dean Quinton Direct telephone 01482 638395

Email accounts@clarityvm.com

Address Melton House, Jackson Way, Melton, HU14 3HJ

Copyright Statement

Copyright ©Clarity VM Ltd 2016. All rights reserved. No part of this design concept may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or
by any information storage or retrieval system, without prior written permission from Clarity VM Ltd.

Visuals are for illustrative purposes only. Specifications are subject to

VISUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT change. All prices exclude VAT. Goods are sold subject to our Standard
Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is available on request.
VISUAL MANAGEMENT
GUIDES