GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ refers to a signal which will inform workers of a problem in the production process. It allos problems to be identifed and resolved as quickly as possible.
A
Kanban
B
Andon
C
Kaizen
D
JIT
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Remember: Jidoka and Andon are a method by which to stop the process, allowing the team to apply root cause analysis, and then implement countermeasures. Doing so prevents the process from continuing to produce defective parts. Jidoka is about quality at source-or built in quality.

Detailed explanation-2: -Andon is a system that quickly alerts operators about a problem on the line. This immediate alert allows the problem to be addressed on the spot so that the assembly line can return to normal operation. Learn more about the Andon system, a proven method of driving efficiency and producing high-quality end products.

Detailed explanation-3: -Andon is a system developed to alert operators about an issue on the production line in Lean manufacturing. Originating from the Toyota Production System (TPS), it is used as a tool to “stop the line” once a product defect is detected.

Detailed explanation-4: -The andon-board forms the heart of an andon-system. It is a display board that shows the production status of a given production line. As with the andon-light, the status is also shown here using a traffic light color scheme, which makes it easier to monitor production and automatically displays malfunctions.

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