Andon Cartoon Unisex T-shirt

The joke's literally on you...setup in front; payoff on your back. In humor, timing is everything, so make 'em laugh...but make 'em wait. 

Not available in stores.

Your lean manufacturing pals are going to get a kick out of this subtly funny New Yorker style two-panel andon cartoon by artist Phillip Carpenter. It's a slam dunk snicker generator. 

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If you don’t know...

Though you aren't likely to find many paper lanterns in modern day manufacturing plants unless that's what the plant makes “andon” is a Japanese term that literally means paper lantern. In actuality it's a visual element used the world over in manufacturing within the “jidoka” method of quality control.

As soon as production problems are discovered, the front line employee is duty bound to activate the light by pulling down the andon cord. Doesn't have to be a cord, obviously. A button works just as well, but because we at QI Curiosities honor history, we chose the cord. 

Andon systems with these devices empower the front line with autonomy because they enable workers to stop production when a problem is found. This builds quality at the source. 

What sort of production problems? 

• Part shortages
• Defects produced (see our cartoon for an example)
• Tool damage
• Machine malfunctions
• Safety concerns 

And if you don’t know, Groucho glasses are a staple of Vaudevillian-style humor. Groucho Marx was a comedy genius with fabulous eyebrows and quite a beak.

LIMITED TIME ONLY! Offered exclusively to QI Curiosities customers.

We know y'all aren't fans of batches, but here at Quality Improvement Curiosities, buying in small batches pays! Get an escalating discount when you buy multiple shirts in any combination, not just this gem. Buy 3-4 and get 15% off. Buy 5 and get 20% off. Buy 6+ and get 25% off.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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(photo by Jason Eppink - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jasoneppink)