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How Poka-Yoke Reduces Human Error

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Human errors are at the root of most defects, and poka-yoke seeks to address them by eliminating their possibility or through preventative and warning mechanisms. This process may include removing possible errors (elimination) or making mistakes impossible through prevention and warning mechanisms.C...Read more

 

Kaizen

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Kaizen is a process for continuously making improvements in both work and life. It combines lean manufacturing techniques with an approach to continuous improvement.Deming introduced his methodology during post-World War II reconstruction efforts in Japan. American engineer and statistician W Edward...Read more

 

Implementing 5S in Your Organization

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Implementing 5S requires every employee's participation. Excluding anyone sends the message that 5S needs to be more significant for everyone involved. Clutter poses a safety risk that can lead to injuries such as tripping over boxes or losing tools, hinder productivity, and cause confusion in the ...Read more