Driving Daily Performance Through SQDIP Visual Management

SQDIP boards (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, People) are a core visual performance management tool used to monitor operational health, highlight issues, and drive structured daily improvement. When implemented effectively, SQDIP supports safe operations, consistent quality, reliable delivery, and strong team engagement.

Henning Aviation’s SQDIP Boards – Visual Performance Management Course provides a practical, hands-on introduction to designing, implementing, and sustaining SQDIP boards within aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, and support environments. The course focuses on real-world application, not theory.

Course Outline:

Introduction to SQDIP and visual management principles

Understanding the SQDIP elements:

Safety – incidents, near misses, hazards, actions

Quality – defects, escapes, nonconformities

Delivery – schedule adherence, on-time performance

Inventory – WIP, shortages, material flow

People – skills, training, availability, engagement

Selecting meaningful metrics and KPIs

Designing effective SQDIP boards

Running structured daily stand-up meetings

Escalation, ownership, and problem-solving

Integrating SQDIP with 5S, Lean, QMS, and SMS

Sustaining discipline and continuous improvement

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the purpose and benefits of SQDIP boards

Identify appropriate metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and People

Design and implement effective SQDIP boards

Use SQDIP to drive daily communication and accountability

Support structured problem-solving and continuous improvement

Benefits of the Course:

Practical, shopfloor-focused training delivered in a half-day format

Improves visibility of safety and operational performance

Supports daily management and team engagement

Reinforces escalation, ownership, and accountability

Suitable for regulated aerospace environments

Ideal for: Team Leaders, Supervisors, Production Managers, Quality Engineers, Safety Managers, and Continuous Improvement Leads.