Poka Yoke
What is Poka Yoke?
Poka Yoke is a Japanese term from the Lean methodology and literally means error prevention. It is a technique that designs production or work processes in such a way that it becomes almost impossible to make mistakes. By cleverly designing the process, the correct action is automatically encouraged or even enforced.
The method was developed by Shigeo Shingo, one of the founders of the Toyota Production System. It has since become known worldwide as a practical way to prevent errors at the source rather than detecting them after the fact.
Benefits in practice
Typical Poka Yoke solutions are simple, smart and immediately applicable. They prevent human error and increase process reliability.
Some benefits at a glance:
- Errors are prevented at the source rather than corrected
- Less need for extensive quality controls
- Operators are relieved of repetitive checks
- Problems are immediately visible and addressed
- Constant quality control is built into the process
- Customers will not receive defective or incomplete products
LeanForms helps organizations digitally support Poka Yoke principles, for example, with smart forms and digital checklists that prevent errors and ensure quality.
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Advanced workflows step by step
Digitization does not stop at replacing paper forms with a digital alternative. The real gain comes when processes become smarter. Workflows play a key role in this: By setting up digital forms intelligently, the system automatically streamlines the follow-up based on the answers. This gives your organization grip, speed and peace of mind and makes digitization work for you.
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