Process Excellence

Mistake proofing

Mistake proofing, also known as Poka-Yoke, is a quality control technique used in manufacturing to prevent errors and minimize defects. The goal of mistake-proofing is to make it impossible for operators to make mistakes, reducing the need for rework, inspection, and scrap. Poka-Yoke is a Japanese term that means “mistake-proofing” or “error-proofing.” It is a simple but effective way to eliminate mistakes by making them impossible for them to occur in the first place. The…

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Process Excellence

Toyota Production System

Toyota Production System (TPS) is a manufacturing philosophy that has been developed and honed by the Toyota Motor Corporation over many decades. It is also known as Lean Manufacturing or simply Lean. The goal of TPS is to eliminate waste and increase efficiency in the manufacturing process. The key principles of TPS include the following: TPS has been extremely successful for Toyota, and many other companies have adopted its principles. The system is known for…

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