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Meaning of poka-yoke | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A methodology of using low-cost techniques to error-proof production processes.

uncountable

Equivalents

Français poka-yoké
Português poka-yoke

Examples

“Poka yoke emphasizes 100% inspections upstream for possible causes of defects, as well as rapid feedback and follow-up actions.”
“One of the central concepts of Lean practice in Toyota today is something called poka-yoke (fool-proofing).”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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