Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)

Training Overview

This training will address the overview of Mistake Proofing. Poka-Yoke is a term that means to mistake-proof a process by building safeguards into the system that avoid or immediately find errors. A Poka-Yoke device is one that prevents incorrect parts from being made, assembled, or stored, or that easily identifies a flaw or error.
Poka-Yoke is making it impossible for errors to be passed to the next step in the process.

Training Benefits
  • Mistake Proofing Ideas
  • Advantages of Mistake Proofing
  • 5 Principles of Mistake Proofing
  • Mistake Proofing Examples
Training Methodology
  • Presentation
  • Interactive Session
  • Q&A Session
  • Written Examination
Training Content
  • Introduction to Mistake Proofing
  • Sources of Error, Types of Error, and Defects
  • Mistake Proofing Principles
  • Guidelines for Mistake Proofing
  • Mistake Proofing Examples
  • Mistake Proofing Ideas
  • 7 Steps to Mistake Proofing
Who Should Attend
  • Managers, Executives, Engineers and Other Staff
  • Students or any Professionals requiring an overview of Poka Yoke (Mistake Proofing)