What is the visual management signal to alert people about abnormalities in the production line?

These visual signals are often called Andons, and can take any form that is useful. A popular type is a stack of four lights: Red (for machine down), Yellow (for close to down, such as running low on stock), Green (for running) and Blue (for setup). Andons can also be elaborate digital display boards. They…

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