Poka-yoke (ポカヨケ?) [poka yoke] is a Japanese term that means "mistake-proofing". A poka-yoke is any mechanism in a lean manufacturing process that helps an equipment operator avoid (yokeru) mistakes (poka). Its purpose is to eliminate product defects by preventing‚ correcting‚ or drawing attention to human errors as they occur.[1] The concept was formalised‚ and the term adopted‚ by Shigeo Shingo as part of the Toyota Production System.[2][3] It was originally described as baka-yoke‚ but as this means
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MBA Program LIST OF MEETINGS‚ READINGS AND CASES Study.net: http://www.study.net/r_mat.asp?crs_id=30033488 March 25 Culture Readings DT: Chapters 1 through 3 Osland‚ J. S.‚ & Bird‚ A. 2000. Beyond sophisticated stereotyping: Cultural sensemaking in context. The Academy of Management Executive‚ 14(1): 6579. http://proxy.lib.sfu.ca/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=2909840&site=bsilive&scope=site March 26 Communications and Negotiations Readings: DT: Chapters
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Task 2: Evaluating Competitor’s Stock AirJet Best Parts‚ Inc. is concerned regarding recent changes in its stock prices for the company and would like to determine the stock prices for key competitors. Key competitors include Raytheon‚ Boeing‚ Lockheed Martin‚ and the Northrop Grumman Corporation. 1. Using the dividend growth model and assuming a dividend growth rate of 5%‚ what is the rate of return for one of three key competitors? Use Yahoo Finance to obtain the latest dividend amount and
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ACCT504 Professor Morrison Target vs. Walmart ACCT504 Professor Morrison Measuring Ability to Pay Current Liabilities: Target and Walmart’s current ratio have a .03 different meaning that both comapnies have a high chance of paying off their debts if they need arises. Measuring Turnover: Walmart has the advantage for the inventory turnover and accounts receivable turnover ratios. Walmart turns over their inventory 10.1 times to Target’s 6.1 times and Walmart turns over their accounts
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e The fall of the Roman Empire can be linked to climate change‚ this has not only shaped the way that Rome is today‚ but how the rest of Europe was formed as well. Researchers have discovered that the pattern in tree rings have shown that there were dry and varying conditions during the turmoil of the Roman Empire’s decline. The increased climate variability occurred during the fall of the empire. There are many reasons as to why the climate and the fall correlate; dry weather made it harder for
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I can’t begin to express in words the amount of joy that you have brought into my life‚ the fact remains that love is something that can only be felt and you make me feel wonderful. Love had eluded me in the past‚ too many wrong turns later I really has started questioning the existence of true love. You like a fairytale breezed into my life and whisked me away on a journey full of romance and happiness. You have made all my dreams come true and I am so thankful to the almighty for making you appear
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UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN FHCT1012 Computing Technology FOUNDATION IN ARTS (201301) GROUP ASSIGNMENT START DATE: Week 4 (4th February 2013) DUE DATE: Week 11 (29th March 2013‚ Friday before 12 noon) ASSESSMENT: The assignment constitutes 30% of the final grade ASSIGNMENT THEME: “Current / Future Technology – Product Promotion” Group Assignment Guide: Title | Page | 1.0 OBJECTIVE | 2 | 2.0 TASKS | 2 | 3.0 DEADLINES | 2 | 4.0 VIDEO CLIP AND
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Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care 1. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relatio to pressure area care Pressure sores are a type of injury that break down the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure. Pressure sores can range in severity from patches of discoloured skin to open wounds that expose the underlying bone or muscle. 1.2 The parts of the body most at risk of developing pressure ulcers are those that
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1. How does Porter’s competitive forces model help companies develop competitive strategies using information systems? In Porter’s competitive forces model‚ the strategic position of the firm‚ and its strategies‚ are determined by competition with its traditional direct competitors. This model provides a general view of the firm‚ its competitors‚ and the firm’s environment. They are also greatly affected by new market entrants‚ substitute products and services‚ suppliers‚ and customers. Porter’s
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Chapter 1 -We are moving toward a world in which barriers to cross-border trade and investment are tumbling; perceived distance is shrinking due to advances in transportation and telecommunications technology; material culture is starting to look similar the world over; and national economies are merging into an interdependent global economic system -It is a world in which international institutions such as the World Trade Organization and gatherings of leaders from the world’s most powerful economies
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