Poka-Yoke

Poka-Yoke, pronounced polka-yokay, is Japanese for Mistake Proofing or Error Proofing. It's a lean tool that can be used to reduce or completely eliminate mistakes.

Some examples of Poka-Yoke that we have setup in the shop

• RFID scanner to ensure correct gear is checked out for the order.
• Kaizen Foam to ensure proper placement of tools.
• Making Hampers Barcode only so that they do not accidentally get scanned.

Example of Poke Yoke in a Surgical Setting, hoses can only be plugged into one hole

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