Poka Yoke, a cornerstone of lean manufacturing, is a powerful strategy for eliminating errors in the production process. By designing systems that make mistakes nearly impossible—think of a square peg that won’t fit a round hole—Poka Yoke ensures high-quality output from the start. It involves inspecting each task for defects, identifying root causes when issues... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Many people have heard of Just-in-time manufacturing. But how does it really work, and how can you use it to improve your operations? Most importantly, what are the risks when there is a hiccup in the supply of parts? In short, what is all the fuss about? Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing, a cornerstone of the Toyota... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer