Andon System Consulting and Training
A breakdown, downtime or quality problem on the production line grows into a cost if it is not spotted in time. The Andon system, as its name — Japanese for "light signal" — suggests, is a visual management tool used to quickly detect, report and resolve problems occurring in the workplace. When an issue arises, the system issues a warning to flag the problem and thus enables rapid intervention.
At Grupas Gelişim, we address the core elements of the Andon system in a way that can be applied on the shop floor: coloured Andon light indicators that show normal operation and situations requiring intervention on the production line, alert buttons that let employees instantly notify the relevant people of a problem, visual communication through large screens and boards that convey what the problem is and where it is, and, when needed, supporting audible warnings and alarm systems.
Benefits for Your Company
- Rapid intervention: Problems become visible the moment they arise, shortening reaction time.
- Less downtime, higher productivity: Issues are resolved before they escalate, reducing production losses and unplanned stoppages.
- Improved quality costs: Continued defective production is prevented; scrap and rework decrease.
- Transparent production management: The instant status of the line can be visually tracked by everyone.
- Strong communication and fast notification: The flow of information between operators, maintenance and management is simplified.
- Employee engagement: With the authority to report problems, shop-floor employees become part of continuous improvement.
- Data-driven improvement: The source of recurring problems becomes visible and permanent solutions are developed.
Who Is It For?
Manufacturing and factory businesses running production processes, production/operations and maintenance managers, quality and continuous improvement teams, and all organizations that want to implement lean manufacturing and visual management practices.
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