Demo of a andon system

Описание: Previously, production personnel left their posts to look for solutions, but with Andon, the solution is brought directly to the working area. It is a system that has been tried and tested to streamline workflows. Generally, Andon works through an interconnected network of three primary components: cord, light, and board. Listed below are what they mean and how they function:

1. Andon Cord
The Andon cord, cable, or rope is usually located at the overhead of assembly line workers. When pulled, it means that a production operator requires support because a problem has been identified. In some settings, the cord manifests as a button or switch. Whatever the case, its purpose remains the same in alarming others of an issue that has been spotted.

2. Andon Light
The act of pulling the cord or pressing the button also triggers the Andon light of that specific equipment or production line. The change in color helps responders quickly determine the area that needs their assistance. While other types may have additional colors such as blue and white, a simple light system displays three main colors: green, yellow or amber, and red.

Green means production is normal or running smoothly, so continue with work as usual.
Yellow or Amber means a problem has been identified, so respond to the signal and help the operator fix the problem or perform product quality checks.
Red means production has been stopped, so investigate with the team leader or refer the problem to managers and fix it before continuing production.
3. Andon Board
Each with their appropriate color codes, the status of production lines automatically gets updated on the Andon board. It is a single source of truth for current manufacturing conditions. At a glance, supervisors and factory workers can view production targets, actual numbers, and total downtime, if any, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

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