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The Andon is used as a system to alert of problems in process. It gives the person or automated machining the ability to stop production when a defect is found or ability to continue with STW (Standardized Work) has been interrupted. Common reasons for use of the Andon is part shortage, defect created or found, tool malfunction, or a safety problem has been created. Andon can mean various things: Andon: A concept in management Andon: a traditional lantern in Japan Andon, Alpes-Maritimes, France Category: ...
Also the system provides the visual pin pointing by the means of displays as to where exactly the demand to stop the line was generated ,and of what nature whether shortage of material or maintenance call or supervisor call.
it save valuable production time as the only the person required is informed at the first stage of call logging