9. Poka-Yoke: Poka-Yoke is an approach to mistake-proofing (inadvertent error prevention) processes, products, and services to ensure the end user gets the expected and correct outcome the first time. The purpose of Poka-Yoke is to develop processes to reduce defects by avoiding or correcting...
Means fail-safing or mistake proofing. Poke-yoke is used in manufacturing to eliminate defects and help draw attention to human errors. The term was adopted byShigeo Shingoas part of Toyota Production Systems (TPS). A great example of a real world poka-yoke is when your ice maker in your ...