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Andon

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Toyota Production SystemTPS practice

A visual signal system — lights, boards, cords — by which any worker flags an abnormality and can stop the line, summoning help within seconds.

John ShookLean Enterprise Institute

Andon embodies management's real promise: pull the cord and leadership responds — a trust system disguised as a light.

The EclipseFrontiers® LensEvery cord pulled is trust confirmed.
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