Automatically stopping the process when something is wrong and then fixing the problems on the line itself as they occur is called heijunka.

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The process described is actually called jidoka, which is one of the pillars of the Toyota Production System (TPS). Heijunka is a concept of production leveling, which aims to create a consistent workflow and reduce waste by smoothing out fluctuations in demand.

Automatically Stopping the Process When Something Is Wrong and Then