In Manufacturing, visibility is key to maintaining operational flow and meeting production targets. Having accurate, up-to-date information on units produced versus targets isn't just important—it's critical. Real-time data, paired with visual indicators, significantly enhances manufacturing processes by providing instant insights into production progress.
Raj Barcode delivers these crucial insights directly to your manufacturing shop floor. With our Andon and Takt Board systems, you gain real-time updates with easy-to-understand visual cues that support Lean manufacturing practices -- helping you minimize waste and maximize productivity.
Whether it's a quality concern, equipment failure, or supply chain delay, Andon ensures:
While each system delivers significant value on its own, use them together for a powerful visual feedback loop that provides exceptional visibility and enhanced operational efficiency on the shop floor.
Here’s how our Integrated Andon and Takt Board System functions to get your production lines running smoothly.
Our Andon and Takt Board systems are versatile manufacturing shop floor solutions that enhance production tracking across a variety of operations.
Whether you're managing assembly lines, quality control, inventory management, or supply chain operations, these adaptable solutions promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across your processes.
Contact us today to learn how our Andon and Takt Board systems can enhance your operations!
Find answers to frequently asked questions.
Andon and Takt Boards complement each other by providing real-time visual indicators that help identify production issues and align work pace with customer demand. While the Andon system alerts operators to any issues on the shop floor, the Takt Board ensures the production rate is in line with targets, minimizing delays and inefficiencies. Together, they enable immediate corrective actions and prevent bottlenecks, ensuring smoother operations.
When used together, Andon and Takt Boards create a real-time, transparent environment that holds team members accountable for production goals. The Andon system signals any issues that require attention, while the Takt Board sets clear expectations for the production pace. This combination ensures everyone is aligned and aware of their responsibilities, promoting accountability and proactive problem-solving.
Both Andon and Takt Boards can be connected to existing ERP or production tracking systems, providing a comprehensive view of production metrics with real-time updates. The systems can be customized to fit different production environments, ensuring minimal disruption during installation while maximizing impact on efficiency and visibility.
Raj Barcode’s Andon System offers two key types of triggers to enhance real-time visibility and streamline shop floor operations:
1. Manual Triggers – Activated by workers through buttons, pull cords, or touch panels on the shop floor to report issues like machine malfunctions, supply shortages, or quality defects.
2. Automatic Triggers -Generated by sensors or equipment when pre-set thresholds are crossed, such as:
We provide flexible options to match your unique shop floor requirements, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Yes. The Andon system can be customized to send alerts to specific individuals or groups based on their roles and responsibilities. This ensures that the right people are notified about relevant issues, improving response times and operational efficiency.
Alerts can be communicated through:
Visual Indicators: Lights on the Andon board provide immediate visual feedback on production status.
Audible Signals: Sounds or alarms may accompany visual alerts to ensure they are noticed, especially in noisy environments.
Digital Notifications: Alerts can be sent via SMS, email, or through integrated software applications to keep team members informed.
To calculate Takt time:
Takt time ensures your production rate aligns with customer demand, helping maintain efficiency and reduce waste.
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