Paul Akers find the perfect example to explain poka-yoke: any mechanism in any process that helps an equipment operator avoid (yokeru) mistakes (poka). Its purpose is to eliminate product defects by preventing, correcting, or drawing attention to human errors as they occur.
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Paul Akers is an entrepreneur, business owner, author, speaker, & Lean maniac. He has written 3 books on Lean (2 Second Lean, Lean Health, & Lean Travel) and he travels the world to educate & speak about Lean principles & Lean manufacturing. Paul has a podcast called The American Innovator where he shares about his Lean & travel adventures. For more information on Paul Akers and Lean, visit his website. paulakers.net/
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