Again Quote by Akio Toyoda
“For much of Toyota's history, we have ensured the quality and reliability of our vehicles by placing a device called an andon cord on every production line - and empowering any team member to halt production if there's an assembly problem. Only when the problem is resolved does the line begin to move again.”
About This Quote
Source Corporate Statement: Toyota Production System, 2018
Empowering any worker to stop the line ensures quality and safety, fostering collective responsibility.
In simple terms: Everyone can halt production for safety.
Key Takeaway
Promote safety culture.
Themes
quality
empowerment
safety
teamwork
continuous improvement
Mood
pragmatic
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- assembly line
- quality control
- team training
- incident response
- process improvement
Key Concepts
lean manufacturing
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you train workers to use the stop?
- What incentives encourage vigilance?
A Different Perspective
Halting can cause delays and cost.
