Industrial Engineer how-to
How to Mistake-Proof a Process
Poka-yoke stops errors at the source.
Quick answer
Poka-yoke stops errors at the source. In short: find; find; brainstorm, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Find the error.
Find where it starts.
Brainstorm prevention.
Choose the simplest fix.
Test it.
Standardize.
Safety reminders for industrial engineers
- Design ergonomic workstations
- Follow plant safety rules
- Include safety in layouts
- Reduce repetitive strain
Key terms
Cycle time · Takt time · Time study · Line balancing · Value stream map · Ergonomics: see the full industrial engineer glossary.