

The Cost of Looking: How Visual Management Reduced Search Time by 73% and Improved Supply Availability
Outcome
73% reduction in search time (12 min → 3.2 min) Improved stock visibility and replenishment awareness Greater consistency across teams and shifts Fewer complaints about delayed supply access
The Challenge In busy healthcare environments, staff frequently rely on readily available supplies to deliver timely patient care. However, consumables stored in drawers, trolleys and cupboards were often organised differently, lacked standardised layouts, and made it difficult to identify when…






