Visual SOP: Effective Instructions for Operators

The Visual SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) guides operators in performing specific tasks, minimizing time waste and improving performance.

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Safety

Ensure that safety procedures are understood and properly followed by all employees

Quality

It helps to indicate specific control points, highlight procedures for detecting defects, or explain how to perform visual inspections by images

Operating Instructions

They are essential for guiding workers in performing their tasks effectively and efficiently (instructions for the use of machinery or equipment, assembly procedures, training)

Advantages

Improves training and knowledge transfer

Daily operations can be delegated to Junior staff, freeing up Management for more strategic tasks; everything is done transparently and digitally by avoiding lengthy paper manuals.

Compliance checks will be more manageable

SOP documents can become key projects in preparation for an audit.

Cost Saving

Work can be assigned to levels with minimum support costs, improving the effectiveness of IT operations and preventing costly failures.

VISUAL SOP Content

The contents of the Visual SOP are organized into real 'playlists,' structured by workstation, item category, and individual items. Each playlist follows a precise and functional sequence, presenting the contents in a logical order.
The contents can include various formats, such as PDFs, images, videos, and URLs.
Additionally, they are interactive and flow automatically according to predefined times and sequences, with the option for the operator to pause the information process when needed.

Hardware

Monitor, mini computer (such as a NUC), and Internet connection are necessary to implement VISUAL SOP.
The monitor and mini PC are connected via the power cable, a HDMI cable for displaying information, and a USB cable for data management

Graphical interface

The Visual SOP interface features a large central area dedicated exclusively to content display.
On the right, there is a menu that allows navigation between the different categories of the playlist.
At the bottom of the screen, there is a navigation menu to switch between contents, a display showing the remaining time for the next content, and a button to enlarge the content to full screen

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