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Error Proofing

2009-11-21T23:20:44Z

New page: Error-proofing refers to the implementation of fail-safe mechanisms to prevent a process from producing defects. This activity is also know by the Japanese term poka-yoke, from poka (inadv...

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Error-proofing refers to the implementation of fail-safe mechanisms to prevent a process from producing defects. This activity is also know by the Japanese term poka-yoke, from poka (inadvertent errors) and yokeru (to avoid) - pronounced POH-kuh YOH-kay. Although this common-sense concept has been around for a long time, it was more fully developed and popularized by Shigeo Shingo in Japan. The philosophy behind error proofing is that it is not acceptable to make even a very small number of defects, and the only way to achieve this goal is to prevent them from happening in the first place. In essence, error-proofing becomes a method 100% inspection at the source rather than down the line, after additional value has been added (wasted). Achieving extremely high levels of process capability requires this type of focus on prevention rather than detection.

=== Also See ===

[http://elsmar.com/Error_Proofing/ Error Proofing aka Poka Yoke]

Quality Assurance Terms Glossary/E

2009-11-21T23:19:28Z

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	<strong>[[Entropy ]]</strong> - In common usage: the tendency of systems to deteriorate toward a disordered state.		<strong>[[Entropy ]]</strong> - In common usage: the tendency of systems to deteriorate toward a disordered state.
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		+	<strong>[[Error Proofing]]</strong>

	<strong>[[Evaluation ]]</strong> - Assessment of how relevant resources and capabilities are to generic strategies in generic internal assessment.		<strong>[[Evaluation ]]</strong> - Assessment of how relevant resources and capabilities are to generic strategies in generic internal assessment.

Poka Yoke

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-	Process or Product Mistake Proofing.	+	Poka yoke: A Japanese term for mistake-proofing. Process or Product Mistake Proofing.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

		+	[http://elsmar.com/Error_Proofing/ Error Proofing and Poka Yoke]
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		+	[http://Elsmar.com/Forums/search.php?do=process&titleonly=1&query=poka+yoke Poka Yoke]
	== References ==		== References ==