A Poka-Yoke Primer: Mistake-Proofing and Error Reduction [Webinar]

YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9A0Zlf_048&ab_channel=KaiNexus


As presented by John Grout on 1/17/24. Hosted by Mark Graban of
KaiNexus.


This webinar is a 60-minute primer into mistake-proofing (a.k.a.
poka-yoke). Information about the basics of mistake-proofing, why
people make mistakes, and how to start the process of reducing
mistakes will be presented in a fast-moving and entertaining
format.
Objectives:


Build awareness of mistake-proofing

Introduce a concise presentation format: “pecha kucha," with
20 slides x 0:20 seconds each = 6:40 minutes (we’ll do two of
these with discussion in between).

What is mistake-proofing?

Include lots of examples

Why do people err?

How can design eliminate errors?

Next steps in implementation



John Grout is the David C. Garrett Jr. Professor, former dean,
and award-winning teacher in the Campbell School of Business at
Berry College. Dr. Grout has researched lean supply chain
management and mistake-proofing (a.k.a. Poka-Yoke) extensively
and published numerous articles on the topic. John was awarded
the Shingo Prize for his paper, “The Human Side of
Mistake-Proofing” with Douglas Stewart. John has also consulted
with a large variety of firms to mistake-proof their processes.