Andon - Lean Manufacturing

What was the definition used to describe Andon in the context of lean management?

• Any visual display that shows status information used to strictly monitor quality.

• A manufacturing term referring to a system to notify management, maintenance, and other workers of a quality or process problem.

• Japanese paper lantern.

• The communication tool that helps workers update on the status of equipment or workstations in a production area.

Is the statement: “Andon, as a Lean tool, has its origin in Japan in the 2004s in the Toyota production system. Through a set of lights: personnel was alerting to (evolving) production problems, whether Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Production, Logistics, etc,” true or false?

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a true statement?

• The Andon system was a manifestation of the original Jidoka principle.

• The basic principle in which Andon operates is through the notification that is displayed using a color-coded light system that indicates the current status at each workstation (red, yellow, green). This can be displayed through cords or a monitoring board.

• When workers hear or see the Andon alert, production will be temporarily stopped but shortly resumed as workers will send assistance to be called over to address the problem.

• The practice of using Andon promotes transparency within teams and encourages issues to be identified, emphasizing the focus on resolving quality and safety issues.

Which of the following is a way that Andon can be implemented?

• Value system mapping

• Get outside help in managing supply chain

• Mapping current workflow

• Using boards

What kind of information is displayed on an Andon Board?

• Status of the different processes in the system

• Target production value

• Defected quantities and/or material supply issues

• All the above

How did Ensto, the company, apply Andon?

• Using an phone to switch on the alarm

• Using an Andon board to check the quality of the goods directly

• Calling someone near to directly switch on the alarm

• Using Andon cords to notify directly

Which of the following is not an advantage of using Andon?

• Better control

• Significant time savings

• Better communication

• Simplify planning to meet demand

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using Andon?

• Can be hard to see

• Need to focus on culture changes

• Can be ignored

• Signals need to be interpreted

Which of the following companies used Andon in their operations?

• Nike

• Apple

• Amazon

• Hyundai

Which of the two statements below accurately describes the strategies of Andon Toyota successfully implemented?

• Through a nearby indicator light travelling down the production line

• Incorporates in “CS Andon Cord”