Simply means “light” in Japanese. However, in a TPS environment, an andon is any visual indicator signaling that a team member has encountered an abnormal situation which can not be resolved without preventing a stoppage (as defined by takt time). Poor quality, lack of a parts, paperwork, information or tools may cause an abnormal condition. The ke [..]

An andon is a tool of visual management, originating from the Japanese for 'lamp' and is a set of lights placed on machi [..]

Indicator above production line to signal production conditions. Often uses green/yellow/red colors to indicate status.

The term Andon (Jap. small lamp) describes a system used to depict the functional status of a machine or sequences in a process. The original start/stop light on machines has been replaced with Andon [..]

Visual feedback system for the plant floor that indicates production status, alerts when assistance is needed, and empowers operators to stop the production process.

A tool of visual management, originating from the Japanese word for ‘lamp’. Most commonly, andons are lights placed on machines or on production lines to indicate operation status. Andons are commonly color-coded green (normal operations), yellow (changeover or planned maintenance), and red (abnormal, machine down). Often combined with an audible s [..]

Variant of Anton.