Andon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000195",
  "term": "Andon",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A visual control system used in lean manufacturing to signal the status of a production line or process. It typically involves a board or light system that indicates problems, such as equipment malfunctions, material shortages, or quality defects. Workers can activate the andon to alert supervisors or maintenance personnel, facilitating immediate attention to issues on the factory floor.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "references": [
    "Andon (manufacturing) (Wikipedia)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Andon",
    "es": "andon",
    "fr": "andon"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/andon/"
}