Andon can be defined as a "visual control" device that shows a machine, process status, or line. Most lean manufacturing systems need this device as it is very useful to reduce production waste at all levels. By using andon boards, a company can monitor and ensure productivity easily. Manufacturing warehouses use this tool to see order status or priorities instantly, even from more than 100 feet away. This device can also function as an early warning device since audible alarms or warning messages are installed in the device. In short, it can be said that this communication tool leads to better coordination of orders, priorities, and parts in a lean manufacturing system. This good coordination finally leads to better customer service.

The use of andon boards replaces the role of traditional communication tools in lean manufacturing systems. With this device, a company doesn't need to use clipboards, whiteboards, or emails to communicate. Mostly, the boards can project several 4" characters. If you wish the device to display smaller characters, it is also possible. Andon boards can display 2.1" high characters for a company with smaller areas or less viewing distance. You can also install Windows applications inside the displays. Thus the applications will operate on the boards just like when they run on a PC. HMI applications like Wonderware, Iconics, GE Cimplicity, and Visual Plant can also be operated on this device.

With the benefits of andon boards, the device has enhanced lean manufacturing tremendously. Therefore, this communication tool has to be developed further to reduce waste. The older ones usually display only data with fixed and restricted to single-word headings. In addition, the data is lost when the display changes.

To improve the performance, Gemba Solutions have developed a new andon board called OEE Impact Andon Board. This device offers flexibility and displays that users can configure with a PC. The new OEE Impact Andon Board will give another dimension to lean manufacturing. Its software will inform you how you fare against the target by calculating TAKT times. This device can also view progress within work shifts or a specific period. In addition, this latest communication device will inform historical summary that reports targets, downtimes, and reject.


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