It is not common to see things slipping through the cracks even among companies that have tight production systems where everything is tracked and logged every step of the way. You might be very clear in your mind that a color coded visual system as described in this newsletter may help you put things in perspective. However, your colleagues are not on the same page with you and you are having a hard time explaining it to them. If so, here are some resources online that may help you get your colleagues on the same page:
A newsletter that describes the effectiveness of visual control systems -
Visual Control Systems and Systematic Solutions
Air Traffic control visual system
This video shows that visual systems are indispensable even in one of the most advanced industries (Aviation). Without visual systems, it would be impossible to manage air traffic by just using text based reports.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rqKVSdiw8M
Articles describing the application of visual management boards (or production boards or white boards etc.)
How to manage your job starts using Magnetic Boards
Increase your team’s effectiveness using magnetic boards
Other related process improvement newsletters that may be helpful:
http://www.totallyproductivegroup.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=16
Of course, TPG will always be willing to assist you in this endeavor in case you need it. Just give us a call.
