Mistake Proofing / Poka-Yoke

Mistake proofing methods enable you to discover sources of errors through fact-based problem solving. The focus of mistake proofing is not on identifying and counting defects. Rather, it is on the elimination of their cause: one or more errors that occur somewhere in the production process. The goal of mistake proofing is to create an error-free production environment. It prevents defects by eliminating their root cause, which is the best way to produce high quality products and services.

Benefits of Mistake Proofing include:

• Deliver high quality products and services that exceed your customer’s expectations
• Improve workflow consistency
• Reduce scrap and rework
• Improved safety
• Reduced costs

TAG’s team of professionals will work with you and your team to:

• Focus on the four elements of Mistake Proofing:
• General Inspection
• 100% Inspection
• Error-proofing devices
• Immediate feedback
• Avoid the common errors of Mistake Proofing
• Human error
• Improper measurement practices
• Poor methods
• Incorrect or defective materials
• Machine errors
• Environmental conditions
• Learn effective problem solving methods
• Implement the corrective actions

Contact TAG today to find out how you can implement Mistake Proofing in your facility and processes.