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Andon Download Products Quality Gamebox Cost of Poor Quality Reference Guide ISO 9000:2000 - An Implementation Guide E-book In 'ancient' Japan, Andon was a paper lantern (a handy vertically collapsible paper lampshade with an open top and a candle placed at the central section of the closed bottom). To the ancient Japanese, Andon functioned as a flashlight, a signaling device in distance, or even a commercial sign. Nowadays, Andon at many manufacturing facilities is an electronic device: audio and/or color-coded visual display. For example, suppose an Andon unit has three color zones (red, green, and orange) and when the orange zone flashes with a distinctive sound, it calls for an attention of and is signaling operator to replenish certain material. A tool of visual management, originating from the Japanese for "Lamp". Lights placed on machines or on production lines to indicate operation status. Commonly color-coded are: - Green: normal operations - Yellow: changeover or planned maintenance - Red: abnormal, machine down Often combined an audible signal such as music or an alarm. Posted By: Susie (Yamagishi) Werner Modified By: JuanPCV Last Modified: Jan. 13, 2004

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