Tag: Toyota
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Toyota: Avoiding Simple Mistakes Through Fail-Safe Devices called Poka-yoke
From Toyota’s virtual plant tour page… “Avoiding Simple Mistakes Through Fail-Safe Devices called Poka-yoke This Poka-yoke is linked to the electric screwdriver used by the worker to check for any loose screws that need tightening. If there is a problem, a red lamp will alert the worker, helping prevent defective products.” Explore Toyota’s innovative approach to mistake-proofing in this…
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Always Getting the Right Number of Screws
I’ve seen this poka-yoke example at the Toyota Technological Museum in Japan too. This device makes it easier to always get the right number of screws with the push of one’s hand: