The term Andon is normally used to refer to an operating procedure and system employed in a manufacturing environment to notify the manufacturing support functions, work supervision and other manufacturing employees of a quality or processing problem.
During the spring 2020, we studied the degree of awareness of the Andon method among the Finnish manufacturing industry. The study was conducted using phone interviews with representatives of 47 business companies. Major part of the respondents worked in senior positions in manufacturing therefore being responsible for the daily activities of the manufacturing plant.
An aim of the study was to determine how well the Andon method is known in the Finnish manufacturing industry. Secondly, we wanted to understand the types of challenges and requirements with which the industrial manufacture is currently struggling.
In the report, we examine e.g. the following themes:
- Awareness of the Andon method among the respondents
- How is the implementation of the Andon method more efficient when used a system designed for the purpose?
- Targets for production development
- Budgeting gives structure and targets for work
- Data driven management
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