July 2025 - Journal FINAL - Flipbook - Page 13
Business
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Simple
Stick to the essentials: mortality, inventory, pig
movements, market loads, etc. The goal is to
promote awareness and quick decision-making
without needing to wait for closeouts.
Comparable
Update the information weekly but leave
previous weeks visible. This helps the team see
trends, understand changes, and project future
performance based on past results.
Actionable
Use the board to spark team discussions.
Encourage input on what might be causing
issues and what actions can be taken
immediately to improve outcomes.
Foster Collaboration
When teams are divided by roles—nursery,
昀椀nisher, marketing—it’s easy to get siloed.
A shared board fosters a sense of unity,
responsibility, and appreciation for what other
team members are doing.
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Track Maintenance
Maintenance requests often get lost in the
shuf昀氀e. Listing them on the board adds
accountability and ensures follow-up.
Movement Schedule
Post key movement dates—like weaning,
market loads, washing, or barn setup—to
improve planning and time management.
Team Schedule
Share weekly schedules and responsibilities.
This improves ef昀椀ciency and helps identify
where extra support may be needed.
Set Clear Expectations
Review performance goals—both individual
and team—regularly. These should include
production targets, weekly working hours,
and overtime to help align efforts and reduce
surprises.
Technology is powerful, but nothing replaces clear,
visible communication. A whiteboard keeps the entire
team aligned, focused, and working toward the same
goals. It’s a low-cost tool that can help solve big
organizational challenges—and build a stronger, more
engaged team.
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