Andon

An Andon system is a visual management solution designed to immediately signal production issues, assistance requests or the current status of operations within a manufacturing environment. Based on the principles of Lean Manufacturing, it enables operators to communicate quickly with supervisors using visual and audible devices such as Andon stack lights, call stations, status displays and production monitoring screens. Its purpose is simple: make problems visible as soon as they occur to enable rapid intervention and minimize production downtime.

Why implement an Andon system?

In an industrial environment, every minute counts. An Andon system instantly alerts teams whenever an issue occurs, such as machine breakdowns, component shortages, quality defects, requests for assistance or production line stoppages. Thanks to clear and highly visible signalling, supervisors can assess the status of every workstation at a glance and prioritize their actions accordingly. This responsiveness helps reduce downtime, improve product quality and increase overall shop floor performance.

Andon solutions integrate seamlessly into a visual management, Lean Management and continuous improvement strategy. They enhance communication between operators and production teams while encouraging everyone to participate in the rapid identification and resolution of production issues.

SESA SYSTEMS offers a comprehensive range of Andon solutions designed for all types of industrial environments, including LED stack lights, operator call systems, status displays, signalling devices and connected solutions. Modular and scalable, these products enable you to build an Andon system tailored precisely to your operational requirements. By improving the visibility of critical information, you increase team responsiveness, secure your production processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout your facility.