Poka Yoke for Manufacturing Excellence

Move from detecting defects downstream to preventing them at source with mistake-proofing.

Programme overview

This manufacturing course shifts quality control from downstream detection to upstream prevention using Poka Yoke mistake-proofing, focusing on the root causes of human and process error in electronics assembly and SMT operations.

Participants learn to design physical jigs, sensor-based controls and visual aids, working through contact, fixed-value and motion-step methods, warning and shutdown controls and interlock systems for their own production lines.

What participants learn

  • Understand the principles and philosophy of Poka Yoke in manufacturing
  • Identify common human errors and process weaknesses in production
  • Apply suitable mistake-proofing methods in assembly and process control
  • Design simple Poka Yoke solutions for their own work areas
  • Improve product quality and reduce defects through preventive controls

Programme details

  • Category: Manufacturing & ESG
  • Course type: Manufacturing Training
  • Duration: One (1) full-day workshop
  • Who should attend: Engineers, supervisors and quality assurance teams in assembly and process operations.

Elite Indigo Consulting is a Penang-based capability development partner registered with HRD Corp; eligible programmes are HRD Corp claimable.

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