Thursday, October 13, 2011

Andon System at CMTS Feature Memex Automation Experts

Burlington, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/12/2011 -- 

According to John Rattray, of Memex Automation, “The term "Andon" is used to refer to a visual system designed to notify management, maintenance, or other workers of a quality or process problem. In essence an effective Andon System will quickly identify to the necessary stakeholders the location and nature of the problem. Leading companies around the world have successfully implemented Andon Systems as part of their Lean Manufacturing philosophies. Quality departments and Six Sigma Blackbelts in nearly every industry realize the value of a good Andon System. At it's core, an Andon System consists of a group of visual products and systems that interact in order to communicate information to stakeholders on status and problems within a facility. By quickly delivering information through visual and audible cues, resource loss in the forms of equipment downtime and personal hours is minimized. Ultimately, a successful Andon System Implementation carries a return on investment of a year or less and leads to greater overall profitability and morale.”
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