TOYOTA MANUFACTURING UK Previous Next Home Toyota UK How we Manufacture Jidoka Jidoka Highlighting/visualisation of problems - Quality must be built in during the manufacturing process. If equipment malfunction or a defective part is discovered, the affected machine automatically stops and operators cease production to correct the problem. For the just in time system to function, all of the parts that are made and supplied must meet predetermined quality standards. This is achieved through jidoka. Jidoka means that a machine safely stops when the normal processing is completed. It also means that, should a quality/equipment problem arise, the machine detects any problem on its own and stops, preventing defective products from being produced. As a result, only products satisfying quality standards will be passed onto the following processes on the production line. Since a machine automatically stops when processing is completed or when a problem arises and is communicated via the “andon” (problem display board), operators can confidently continue performing work at another machine, as well as easily identify the problem's cause to prevent its recurrence. This means that each operator can be in charge of many machines, resulting in higher productivity, while continuous improvements lead to greater processing capacity. Factory to Forecourt Just in Time Quality Discover TOYOTA TMUK Charitable Trust Through the social contributions programme, over £6.3 million has been donated to charities and organisations by Toyota. Find out more Lean Approach Seminars Come directly to the source at our Burnaston state of the art manufacturing facility and learn more about Toyota's approach to manufacturing. Find out more TOYOTA Glossary Find the meaning behind the common terms used by Toyota. Find out more TOYOTA and The Environment At every stage of a vehicle's life, Toyota strives to protect the environment through reducing energy use and minimising waste. Find out more World UK Environment Manufacture Community Education Charitable Trust FAQs Links Legal Contact Us Site Map Vehicle Plant Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. Burnaston, Derby, DE1 9TA. 01332 282121 Engine Plant Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. Deeside Industrial Park, Tenth Ave, Deeside, CH5 2TW. 01244 282121 © Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. All rights reserved.