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Poka-Yoke

Poka-Yoke

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What is Poka-Yoke?

Poka-Yoke, also known as mistake-proofing or error-proofing, is a Japanese quality control technique used to prevent errors from occurring in a process. It involves designing the process to make it impossible or very difficult for mistakes to happen in the first place. Common applications include using physical guides or sensors to ensure parts are assembled correctly, preventing incorrect tool usage, and simplifying processes to reduce the chance of human error.

What other technologies are related to Poka-Yoke?

Poka-Yoke Complementary Technologies

Visual Factory Management helps make abnormalities immediately apparent, which can support the implementation and effectiveness of Poka-Yoke.
mentioned alongside Poka-Yoke in 55% (151) of relevant job posts
Kaizen, or continuous improvement, provides a framework for implementing and refining Poka-Yoke devices and systems.
mentioned alongside Poka-Yoke in 5% (741) of relevant job posts
Value Stream Mapping can help identify areas where Poka-Yoke devices can be implemented to prevent errors in the process.
mentioned alongside Poka-Yoke in 7% (420) of relevant job posts

Which organizations are mentioning Poka-Yoke?

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