Jidoka & Poka Yoke
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Jidoka – in the production context means not allowing defective parts to go from one work station to the next one. It specifically refers to machines or the production line itself being able to stop automatically in abnormal conditions (for example, when a machine breaks down or when defective parts are produced). This autonomation (as it is also called) allows machines to run autonomously, as they will stop when a problem occurs. Ultimately, it is about transferring human (or better) intelligence to machines.
Jidoka is also used when individual people encounter a problem at their work station. They are responsible for correcting the problem – if they cannot, they should stop the line rather than let the defective part do.
The principle was first used by Sakichi Toyoda at the beginning of the 20th century when he invented a loom which stopped when the thread broke.
At the same time, Poka Yoke is a part of the Lean toolkit that enables organizations to produce services or goods using source inspection and the Poka Yoke System.
This Poka-Yoke workshop will educate participants in the theory and practical techniques used to:
- Prevent errors from occurring
- Immediately detect abnormalities in real time as they occur
- Immediately stop the process from producing more defects
- Correct the root cause of the process problem before resuming production
By using on site processes as examples in the class, students are immediately able to apply Poka-Yoke in their own operations. Typical results include a 70 – 80% reduction in quality defects with little or no capital investment. These results are usually obtained within one week of the class.
Program Agenda
- What is Jidoka?
- How Jidoka is used?
- Benefits of Jidoka
- Make problems visible
- Automatic Stops
- Andon Light
- Jidoka & Poka Yoke
- In-station quality control
- What is the Poka Yoke System?
- Poka Yoke Method (10-step process)
- Poka Yoke worksheet
- Case Studies of Poka Yoke
Who Should Attend
- Operators and quality inspectors
- Maintenance personnel
- Manufacturing engineering
- Design and quality engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Production supervisors and managers
Workshop Duration: 2 days (9am – 5pm)
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