andon

This can be done with a simple whiteboard in the product team area at the final assembler but will probably also involve electronic displays often called andon boards in the assembler firm and electronic transmission for display in supplier and customer facilities as well.

Lean Thinking James P. Womack 2003

It's called the andon cord and when pulled, it will stop the line.

NPR Topics: News 2010

It's called the andon cord and when pulled, it will stop the line.

NPR Topics: News 2010

It's called the andon cord and when pulled, it will stop the line.

NPR Topics: News 2010

It's called the andon cord and when pulled, it will stop the line.

NPR Topics: News 2010

It's called the andon cord and when pulled, it will stop the line.

NPR Topics: News 2010

As opportunities present themselves for future investment, the direction should be towards true north - moving flow, balanced to takt, immediate exposure of problems, stable and reliable 4M elements, and human systems to support this such as andon response escalation, team leaders/group leaders with smaller span of control, visual controls, cross training, and persistent continuous improvement.

Gemba Panta Rei 2010

They are a family-run, Ohio-based manufacturer of digital displays and "andon" lights that can be used in Lean Manufacturing settings.

Lean Blog 2009

They are a family-run, Ohio-based manufacturer of digital displays and "andon" lights that can be used in Lean Manufacturing settings.

Lean Blog 2009

Ahmad El Badawy was among the first few to report the incident on his blog andon Facebook; quoting Al Masry Al Youm Newspaper, Ahmad tells us his story:

Global Voices in English » Egypt: What’s good for the goose is NOT good for the gander 2009