Andon itself is just a word that means lantern. In manufacturing, the andon signal is often a light, hence the name. But both the name and the light do not capture the essence of the process, which is ...

You might not ever have thought of it, but Stephen Perry wants you to think of operating your car as a process with variability. “When you’re driving, you have to measure distances visually and adjust ...

Andon 3D is a tool set that identifies the myriad of every day scenarios that play out on the assembly line; it then provides manufacturers instant visibility of that information. It helps ...

Were you educated in the values of kaizen, or continuous improvement, early in your career? Have you minimized your reliance on the warehouse in pursuit of just-in-time production? What colors are on ...