Andon is a Lean Production technique used to prevent errors. Thanks to this system, businesses have the opportunity to increase profitability and customer satisfaction by achieving benefits such as efficiency, quality and savings in production processes. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of the Andon system for businesses. What is Andon? Andon […]
Andon is a term of Japanese origin and literally means indicator lamp or illuminated sign. Andon, a Lean Manufacturing technique, is used as an error prevention system in production processes. The purpose of the system is to inform operators or stop work through warnings when there is a product defect. The most basic feature of […]
Gemba is a Japanese word and means ‘real place’ in English. Gemba, a Lean Manufacturing technique, is used to identify inefficiencies in the workplace and make improvements. Businesses that want to make continuous improvements in issues such as productivity, safety and production within the company should understand Gemba in the best way. In this blog […]
How can you maintain efficiency in Lean Manufacturing when unexpected bottlenecks occur on the production line? You can continue reading our article for answers. What is a Bottleneck and How Does It Occur in the Manufacturing Process? A bottleneck is a slowdown or stoppage in a production process due to demands above the capacity of […]
In this blog post, we will discuss what Jidoka is, its relationship with Lean Manufacturing and how it is applied. What is Jidoka? Jidioka is a lean manufacturing principle in which machines automatically stop working when they detect an abnormal situation and operators try to correct the fault in order to prevent the recurrence of […]
Today, businesses are constantly looking for ways to increase their efficiency and productivity in order to survive in rapidly changing and competitive markets. In this context, workflow efficiency, which is often neglected, is of great importance. Making the workflow more efficient is an opportunity for businesses to increase efficiency and achieve goals. On the other […]
