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Poka-yoke The point of time, where mistakes & errors are corrected, decides the cost of the mistakes. Based on the premise of 1-10-100 principle, Pokayoke has evolved as a leading methodology to prevent errors. Though simple in concept, it is the most effective method to prevent errors from becoming defects.  more...

Poka Yoke / Mistake Proofing training Poka Yoke (pronounced poh-kah yoh-kay) is a quality management concept developed by a manufacturing engineer named Shigeo Shingo. Poka means inadvertent errors and yokeru means to avoid. Thus, Poka Yoke translates to avoiding inadvertent errors. Poka Yoke prevents human errors from occurring in the production line. Poka Yoke is sometimes called fool-proofing or mistake proofing . The course  more...

Failure Mode Effects Analysis training Failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) provides a disciplined procedure which enables a design or manufacturing engineer to anticipate and rectify potential failures in a design or manufacturing process. FMEA is an integral part of any Quality Management System (e.g. ISO 9000, QS 9000, etc.). This course enables the delegates to conduct FMEA on Design and Processes to reduce producer s and consumer  more...

Pokayoke Based on the premise of 1-10-100 principle, Poka-yoke has evolved as a leading methodology to prevent errors. Though simple in concept, it is the most effective method to prevent errors from becoming defects.  more...

VALUE STREAM MAPPING This introductory course teaches the technique of Lean process mapping, also known as Value Stream Mapping. This technique is used to analyze information and work flow from the customer s initial request to delivery of the final product or service. Course participants learn the symbols and language of a value stream map and will be able to interpret existing maps as well as author new maps.  more...

LEAN OFFICE TRAINING 2 days (can be compressed to 2 days) Participants in this fun and experiential course learn the skills necessary to apply Lean problem solving and process efficiency concepts in the office environment. The class starts with participants walking into a room that is set up as cubicles and offices within a fictitious company. Each participant is assigned a job function and is an integral part of a  more...

LEAN HEALTHCARE TRAINING Participants in this fun and experiential course learn the skills necessary to apply Lean problem solving and process efficiency concepts in the healthcare industry. The class starts with participants walking into a room that is set up as a familiar environment in a fictitious healthcare organization. Each participant is assigned a job function and is an integral part of a muti-departmental  more...

LEAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) TRAINING Participants in this fun and experiential course learn the skills necessary to apply Lean problem solving and process efficiency concepts in the IT environment. The class starts with participants walking into a room that is set up as cubicles and offices within the IT department of a fictitious company. Each participant is assigned a job function and is an integral part of a muti-departmental IT  more...

LEAN ENTERPRISE EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW This course provides an overview of Lean concepts and applications within service-based organizations. Topics include: implementation approaches and barriers, methods, lessons learned, metrics and scorecards, and business results. This course helps executives see how Lean could be applied to their work, office, and organization to cut costs and increase efficiency.  more...

LEAN AWARENESS TRAINING This course provides an overview of Lean concepts and applications in the office environment. Topics include: history, roles and responsibilities, quick-wins, methods, metrics, and change. This course provides office personnel with an introduction to Lean and how it could be applied to their work, office space, and department to cut costs and increase efficiency. All topics covered in class are  more...

LEAN MANUFACTURING TRAINING Participants in this course learn the skills necessary to begin the Lean Journey and apply Lean techniques to reduce waste immediately on upon returning to their work environment. In fact, they leave with an action plan that allows them to improve the performance of their company within the first few days. This experiential course includes several content delivery methods: Hands on simulation  more...

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing A two day practical lean manufacturing training course suitable for manufacturing staff of all levels. The content of this training course has been developed following the successful implementation of the lean techniques, concepts and strategies used in this course by manufacturing companies throughout the UK, with the help of our course tutors.  more...

Total Quality Management (TQM) Management Course: Total Quality Management (TQM) (MDP217)  more...

Mistake Proofing Method for Quality Improvement Mistake Proofing or Poka ( To Avoid) Yoke ( Errors ) is a Japanese concept introduced by Shiego Shingo. The idea behind Mistake Proofing is taking over repetitive task or actions that depend on vigilance or memory of the workers, thus providing workers more time and mind to pursue more creative and value-adding activities. Mistake Proofing is one of the elements of Zero Defects and the devices  more...