Andon
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Andon is a visual data logging and display system for the plant floor that would indicate the most critical component of the value system which requires immediate attention.
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Most common Andon board will
display production status & target
to be achieved, Breakdown
information etc.
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It empowers the station workmen
to stop the production process on a
need basis.
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Andon is a real-time
communication tool for the plant to
management levels. They can be
customized to many levels and can
include escalations and reporting as
well.
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Andon means literally ‘sign’
or ‘signal’.
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If an employee discovers a
problem that impacts quality,
he will halt the production by
pulling the cord called Andon
Cord, which would set off an
alarm system and illuminate
the color
-coded Andon
electric light board.
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If the detected problems were
not resolved within a certain
amount of time, the entire
production line would come
to a halt, either manually or
automatically. If there are no
issues, the process will
continue.
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IT and service-based
companies also use Andon
concept to display regular
information like project
status, Pain areas etc.,
Expert's Comment
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Right & Authentic information is the key to making informed decisions & Andon
provides that information.
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Andon a simple technique to get to know the ground level information at fingertips
can make a significant difference.
