Jidoka
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Automation with a human touch. It refers to machines that can automatically stop when detecting abnormalities, rather than producing defective products. It emphasizes "building quality at the source" rather than relying on post-hoc inspection.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Stop-loss mechanism. It applies not only to machines but also to personal workflows. When you find yourself in an abnormal state or heading in the wrong direction, stop immediately (pull the andon), rather than continuing to produce garbage to meet deadlines.
Anchor fast decisions
Jidoka is one of the two pillars of the Toyota Production System (alongside Just-in-Time). Its essence lies in machines or people automatically stopping (pulling the andon) upon detecting abnormalities, building quality at the source rather than relying on end-of-line inspection. The philosophical core is "do not pass abnormalities to the next process," making problems immediately visible and solved at the source.
MINIMUM ACTION
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