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Quick Start Information Sources

The readings list is getting long enough you might not know where to start. This page is designed to reduce the information overload by recommending a starting place for those just starting to learn about poka-yoke.

This page provides Mistake-Proofing information that meets the following criteria:
It provides a good introductory description of mistake-proofing, and
It is likely to be available at a good library or it costs less than $25.

1. Start by looking at some everyday examples, then take a look at the Brief Poka-Yoke Tutorial

2. Then read any or all of the following articles:

Chase, R. B., and D. M. Stewart. 1994. Make your service fail-safe. Sloan Management Review (Spring): 35-44.

Robinson, A.G. and D. M. Schroeder. 1990. The limited role of statistical quality control in a zero defects environment. Production and Inventory Management Journal 31(3): 60-65.

Bandyopadhyay, J. K. 1993. Poka yokay systems to ensure zero defect quality manufacturing. International Journal of Management 10 (1): 29-33.

3. If reading the articles make you want to invest money in more information, try either or both of the following books:

Modern Approaches to Manufacturing Improvement: The Shingo System Stock #: READER-OLC.
Robinson, A.G. (Ed.)1991. Portland, Oregon: Productivity Press.

Mistake-Proofing for Operators: The ZQC System Stock #: ZQCOP-OLC.
The Productivity Press Development Team. 1997. Portland, Oregon: Productivity Press.

These books can be ordered from Productivity Press over the World Wide Web or by calling (800) 394-6868