Description “Mistake-Proofing for Operators” provides a comprehensive introduction to the Zero Quality Control (ZQC) system, which aims to prevent defects by monitoring processing conditions and correcting errors at the source. The book emphasizes that mistakes are human nature and focuses on preventing these mistakes from becoming defects using poka-yoke devices. Mistake-Proofing for Operators covers all aspects of ZQC in an easy-to-read format, making it accessible for operators and assembly workers. Part of the Shopfloor Series, this book includes instructional features to facilitate frontline learning. It aims to equip the entire workforce with powerful improvement tools like ZQC and mistake-proofing. The book is based on Shigeo Shingo’s “Zero Quality Control: Source Inspection and the Poka-Yoke System” and has won the 1990 Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing. Read more on this category.
