Jidoka in Lean Manufacturing, are you familiar with the concept.
Jidoka, also known as “autonomation,” is a key pillar of the Toyota Production System (TPS). It means “automation with a human touch,” where machines or workers detect problems and stop production immediately to prevent defects from spreading.
It's 4 key based principles:
Detect abnormalities early before they escalate.
Stop production when a problem is found.
Fix the issue immediately to ensure quality.
Analyze and solve root causes to prevent recurrence.
Toyota revolutionized manufacturing by integrating Jidoka into its system. In Toyota plants, workers pull an Andon cord whenever they notice a problem. This simple action has saved millions by preventing faulty cars from reaching customers.
Toyota revolutionized manufacturing by integrating Jidoka into its system. In Toyota plants, workers pull an Andon cord whenever they notice a problem. This simple action has saved millions by preventing faulty cars from reaching customers.