Mistake proofing. Applies to any process: manufacturing, transactional, and services. Poka yoke is the design of parts processes and procedures to prevent or minimize the likelihood of defects (errors) occurring. Each step of the work contains checks to prevent faulty work passing to the next step (to avoid adding value to defective product). In manufacturing, poka yoke is an essential element of Jidoka (autonomation).
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