Zero Defect Through Poka Yoke

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Does your organization need a solution to prevent errors and defects from occurring?

Poka Yoke, or error-proofing, has gained popularity in recent years because organizations have discovered that defects are better off “prevented” rather than “detected.

Shigeo Shingo is credited with creating the concept of zero defect and the techniques of Poka-Yoke, the Japanese term for error-proofing or mistake-proofing. The approach seeks to remove the causes of defects; or when this is impossible, to inspect each item in an inexpensive manner to ensure that it passes the quality threshold - with no defects.

This one day training course will help you to get started on developing and implementing an error-proofing system for your organization.

Automotive industry manufacturers: As per the IATF 16949:2016 requirements clause 10.2.4, organizations that intend to be certified to IATF 16949:2016 are required to practice error-proofing and apply error-proofing devices. Therefore, this course provides a good foundation into the understanding of the error proofing concept, and how it is applied to comply to the requirements of the standard.

How will I benefit?

Identify the functions, characteristics and advantages of a Poka-Yoke methodology
Distinguish the differences between a Poka Yoke system and an inspection system
Understand where Poka-Yoke can be used and implemented effectively in your organization
Provide the roadmap for the implementation of a Zero Defect Quality (ZDQ) system into your company

Our experienced tutors have practical application of the subject matter, enabling them to understand and meet your specific industry requirements.

- Zero Defect Quality
- The 6 Principles of error proofing
- Poka Yoke methods
- Types of Poka Yoke devices – including real life examples, exercises, case studies and group discussions to further strengthen your understanding and application
- Poka Yoke implementation with root cause analysis
- How to implement ZDQ and Poka Yoke into your organization
Front line managers, engineers or executives who are involved in the development and implementation of Poka Yoke as part of their quality and profitability improvement initiatives.
This training course is HRD Corp claimable programme.
On completion, you will be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate.

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