Jidoka and quality reference
Recall practical moves for stopping, signaling, and preventing defects.
Jidoka vs. final inspection Use inspection as backup, not the main quality system. “We cannot stop the process for every issue.” A manager worries andon will slow output. Your line We define abnormality thresholds so the team stops the right problems early, before they become expensive rework. Do not imply every small variation requires escalation. It balances flow with explicit quality triggers. What makes a good poka-yoke? Simple, reliable, inexpensive, and designed for the actual workplace condition. The best error-proofing changes the work so the wrong action is impossible or immediately visible. What should happen after an andon signal? Respond,…
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