Tag: Andon
Highlights From My First Lean Study Trip to Japan, Day 1
I know many of you aren't into the whole Twitter thing, but I'm using my account (@MarkGraban) to share some photos and small batches...
When Steering Wheels Fly Off: Questions About Blame, Process, and Learning
In the news yesterday, a General Motors recall over what could be just one isolated steering wheel problem in an Ohio-built Chevrolet (don't call...
2,000 vs. 2: What Andon Cord Pulls Reveal About Toyota and...
tl;dr: The andon cord isn't a tool--it's a trust signal. Toyota's thousands of line stops reflect psychological safety and leadership support. Ford's rare pulls...
