Mistake Proofing (Poka Yoke) is a key component of the Toyota Production System. This component teaches participants how to help prevent defects from being produced, optimizing processes by eliminating the cost of sorting inventory after defects are found. Different approaches to implementing mistake proofing devices are reviewed.
Mistake Proofing (Poka Yoke) is a key component of the Toyota Production System. This component teaches participants how to help prevent defects from being produced, optimizing processes by eliminating the cost of sorting inventory after defects are found. Different approaches to implementing mistake proofing devices are reviewed.