ANDON SYSTEM EFFECTIVENESS CHECKLIST

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--- SYSTEM VISIBILITY & AWARENESS ---
[ ] Number of Andon Points/Stations Visible to Operators
[ ] Are Andon Lights Clearly Visible from All Workstations? (Yes, No, Partially)
[ ] Are Andon System Instructions Easily Accessible and Understandable? (Yes, No, Needs Improvement)
[ ] Describe any observed barriers or issues affecting Andon system visibility.
[ ] Percentage of Operators Who Can Explain the Purpose of the Andon System
[ ] Is the Andon system signage in the local language(s) spoken by the workforce? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Document any instances where Andon signals were missed or misinterpreted due to visibility issues.

--- ISSUE IDENTIFICATION & REPORTING ---
[ ] Are Andon points clearly marked and easily visible? (Yes, No, Partially)
[ ] Average time (in minutes) for an operator to recognize and initiate an Andon signal for a common issue.
[ ] Describe any barriers or obstacles operators encounter when attempting to activate an Andon signal.
[ ] What types of issues are operators comfortable reporting via the Andon system? (Equipment Malfunction, Material Shortage, Quality Concerns, Safety Hazard, Process Deviation, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Are operators confident in their ability to report issues using the Andon system? (Yes, No, Unsure)
[ ] Percentage of reported issues that are documented and traced back to their origin.

--- RESPONSE & RESOLUTION ---
[ ] Average Time to Acknowledge Andon Signal (minutes)
[ ] Average Time to Resolve Andon Signal (minutes)
[ ] Is there a documented escalation path for unresolved Andon issues? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Are assigned resolution personnel readily available? (Always, Usually, Sometimes, Rarely, Never)
[ ] Describe any bottlenecks observed in the resolution process.
[ ] Which departments/roles are typically involved in Andon resolution? (Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supervision, Management)
[ ] Are resolution steps documented and followed consistently? (Yes, No, Partially)

--- COMMUNICATION & ESCALATION ---
[ ] Are escalation paths clearly defined and documented? (Yes, No, Partially, Not Applicable)
[ ] Average time to acknowledge an Andon signal (minutes)
[ ] Average time to escalate an Andon signal (minutes)
[ ] Are responsible escalation personnel clearly identified and readily available? (Yes, No, Sometimes, Not Applicable)
[ ] Describe any issues or concerns regarding communication during Andon activation.
[ ] Which communication methods are used during Andon escalation? (Verbal, Email, Text Message, Andon System Messaging, Other (Specify))
[ ] Last review/update of escalation procedures.

--- SYSTEM MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY ---
[ ] Last Preventative Maintenance Date
[ ] Next Scheduled Maintenance Date
[ ] Number of Andon System Downtime Incidents (Last Month)
[ ] Average Time to Restore System After Downtime
[ ] Battery Life for Wireless Devices (If Applicable - Average)
[ ] System Hardware Condition (Visual Inspection) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Describe Any Recent System Repairs or Modifications
[ ] Is Backup Power Available for Andon System? (Yes, No, Partial/Limited)

--- TRAINING & COMPETENCY ---
[ ] How many training sessions on the Andon system were conducted in the last 12 months?
[ ] Which departments receive Andon system training? (Production, Maintenance, Quality Control, Engineering, Supervision, Other)
[ ] Briefly describe the content covered in the Andon system training (e.g., signal types, escalation procedures, reporting methods).
[ ] Which of the following topics are covered in the training? (Signal Identification (Red, Yellow, etc.), Escalation Procedures, Reporting Methods, Troubleshooting Basics, Safety Protocols related to Andon, Data Review & Analysis)
[ ] How are employees assessed for competency after training? (Written Exam, Practical Demonstration, Observation, No Formal Assessment, Other)
[ ] Date of last refresher training for key personnel (e.g., supervisors, maintenance staff).
[ ] Describe any challenges encountered during training and any modifications made to address them.

--- DATA ANALYSIS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ---
[ ] Number of Andon Triggers Analyzed per Month
[ ] Which data points are currently tracked related to Andon triggers (select all that apply) (Trigger Time, Resolution Time, Reason Code, Operator ID, Equipment ID, Location, Root Cause Category)
[ ] Briefly describe the process for analyzing Andon trigger data (e.g., frequency, responsible personnel)
[ ] Average Time to Identify Root Cause after Andon Activation
[ ] How are findings from Andon data analysis communicated to relevant stakeholders? (Regular Meetings, Reports, Dashboards, Email Notifications, Other (Specify))
[ ] Describe at least 2 corrective actions implemented as a direct result of Andon data analysis in the last 12 months.
[ ] Percentage Reduction in Recurrence of Top 3 Andon Trigger Reasons (after corrective actions)
[ ] Date of last Andon data analysis review meeting

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