What is the link between Poka Yoke and Firewall?

[Maximics]

Dear all, I want to apply for a position as supplier auditor for a big automaker, but their offer said they are looking for someone who does "Level 1 Audit: 8D, Poka Yoke, Firewall, Monitoring Plan". Since the position is for Suppliers Quality Dept. I doubt that the Firewall word is related with IT.
If someone knows what Firewall means, please enlighten me.

With thanks and kind regards,
Maxim

 

[ncwalker]

It is an additional layer of sorting or inspection that is done when a defect escapes. It's not normally there in the normal process, it is added when a bad thing happens and removed when stability is achieved.

It's not so much a quality term as a management term. They like their buzzwords and "firewall" sounds neat.

In quality, we just call it a "sort." Maybe a "sort campaign" if it is done at multiple locations for a big spill.

 

[Maximics]

Thank you ncwalker, that is helpful.

Maxim,
PS. I've worked for Doosan (Bobcat) in Statesville, NC; nice places