Andon cord

Andon cord

Product

by Toyota Motor Corporation

Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Oct 2026

An andon cord is a pull cord used on a manufacturing line to signal an abnormal condition, such as a quality or process problem. When activated, it alerts supervisors and may stop the line so the issue can be addressed at its source, embodying the jidoka principle of built-in quality.

Episodes

1
across 1 show

First heard

Oct 2026

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Episodes

1 episode featuring Andon cord, newest first