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The Andon Cord

October 15, 2015 by John Willis 4 Comments

The origin of the word  “Andon” in Japanese comes from the use of traditional lighting equipment using a fire burning lamp made out of paper and bamboo.  This “Andon” idea was later translated for use in manufacturing in Japan.  The “Andon” became used as a signal to highlight an anomaly (i.e., a flashing light).  This signal would be used to amplify potential defects in quality.  When a defect was suspected, a sign board would light up signaling the specific workstation having a problem.  The … [Read more...]

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