With the advent of the IOT, manufacturing industries also began to collect sensor-based data to address major challenges - primarily among them downtime tracking and production delay for machine maintenance. Automatic machine monitoring helps managers reduce effort, save manpower and increase accuracy...
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In lean manufacturing, Andon is a visual and audible warning system installed in factories to signal defects in the production line. This term originated in Japan and the system was used for the first time at Toyota. Andon systems can be activated automatically or manually to ensure better management...
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In a simple way, waste is anything that has no value and needs to be eliminated. Andon system - a solution to minimize unnecessary waste, to reduce production costs - the only way to increase profits.
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The Andon system is considered a tool to detect abnormalities in the manufacturing process. Recently, the system has been widely implemented due to practical benefits for production and management.
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In manufacturing, the component must make the most investment is equipment. Efficient use of equipment reflects the manufacturing efficiency in that enterprise. Therefore, it is necessary to apply technology solutions, as smart manufacturing to improve and optimize this efficiency index.
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Andon is an indispensable component in Lean Manufacturing, which improves production efficiency by minimizing downtime for machinery and workforce. Besides, continuous monitoring helps the manager in responding to specific situations, ensuring efficiency, quality and progress in production.
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