Key takeaways
- Separate internal from external setup tasks
- Process design can prevent errors at source
- Small lots make problems visible
How to apply it in your business
- Time one setup and separate preparation from downtime
- Test one physical poka-yoke on a frequent defect
- Reduce batch size and measure lead-time impact
About the author
Shigeo Shingo was a Japanese industrial engineer known for rapid changeover and mistake-proofing methods.