Course No. PK22

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Poka Yoke (Mistake Proofing) in Design

Description:

Geared towards the design professional, this course aims at enabling them identify the best locations / features for applying Poka Yoke on a product. This is accomplished using several analytical tools, and understanding what drives mistakes in use and manufacturing.

Different types of Poka Yoke, and their applicability are discussed, followed by actual examples from products. Participants study products to identify potential for failures under, routine and aggressive usage, then decide where and what types of Poka Yoke to use. Methods to evaluate the effectiveness of their decisions are covered as a part of this exercise. Finally, a cost / benefit analysis prepares them to make a better decision on selecting a Poka Yoke commensurate with product requirements

Benefits:

Prevent potential product complaints / litigation

Improve competitive edge, and customer satisfaction through better products

Reduce total cost of ownership for your customer

Reduce product life cycle costs

Topics Covered:

Overview of traditional methods for building quality products

Defining customer requirements, and converting them into product specifications

Determine what drives errors in usage and production of products

Identify best locations / features for Poka Yoke

Different types of Poka Yoke, and selection of the most appropriate ones

Examples of real life applications from several different products

Discussion of specific applications for class participants

Cost / benefit analysis to identify the best Poka Yoke

Pre-requisites:                  Engineering degree, or equivalent work experience