Andon Cord | Glossary

Definition:

The Andon Cord is a concept that was introduced in Japanese factories following the Toyota Production System. It consisted of a pull cord or button that workers could activate to stop the production and warn management in case of a significant issue.

Further Reading:

Book: The DevOps Handbook by Gene Kin, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois and John Willis 

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