In manufacturing, we have a word for holiday “magic.” It’s called poka-yoke, or error-proofing.
Reducing warranty and recall costs isn’t just about saving money. It means building better products, keeping customers happy, and making the assembly line a less stressful place to work.
Smaller buffers, shorter lead times, and leaner supply chains leave no room for error. Error-proofing can offer a systematic approach to help ensure manufacturing processes are as error-free as possible.
Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing solutions are reshaping HVAC production floors, helping manufacturers cut costs, speed up output, and improve quality, all at the same time.
Every year, the automotive industry spends over $50 billion on warranty claims. Smart assembly enabled by digitization can dramatically cut errors, boost quality, and reduce the burden of warranty claims.
Yes, manufacturers can take errors down to zero or nearly zero. It’s not about perfect people; it’s about human-centered systems that provide a foundation for skills, rules, and knowledge.
Error-proofing is an essential quality control technique – especially for human-centered work processes – to prevent mistakes or defects in products.
Explore how digital work processes guide operators & increase quality in complex assembly manufacturing.
