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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Project Execution Phase Overview: Once a project moves into the Execution Phase‚ the project Team and the necessary resources to carry out the project Should be in place and ready to perform project activities. The Project Plan should have been completed and base lined By this time as well. The project team and specifically the Project Manager’s focus now shifts from planning the Project efforts to participating in‚ observing‚ and analysing The work being done. Executing the Project Plan
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Journal of Nuclear Materials 366 (2007) 266–271 www.elsevier.com/locate/jnucmat Characterization of nanocrystalline (Th1ÀxCex)Oy powders synthesized by co-precipitation process q ¨ O. Yildiz Kocaeli University‚ Faculty of Engineering‚ Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering‚ Veziroglu Yerleskesi‚ 41040 Kocaeli‚ Turkey Received 21 July 2006; accepted 23 January 2007 Abstract Nanocrystalline thoria–ceria (Th1ÀxCex)Oy powders in a ratio of x = 0.05À0.5 mol% were prepared
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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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The focus of Case 4 is how poor communication can effect an organization. Communication is essential to the survival of any organization. A lack of effective communication will result in little to no coordination and cooperation‚ resulting in decreased performance. In assessing Strayhorn’s communication effectiveness‚ one can see the negative impacts EI experienced because of his approach. Two of the biggest factors dampened by his style were morale and productivity. In addition‚ failure to address
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Answer the Following Questions: 1. The transfer of tissue or an organ between two people who are not related is called? ANSWER: Allotransplantation 2. How would aspiration of urine from the bladder be accomplished? ANSWER: By means of needle‚ trocar‚ or ultracatheter 3. A collection of structures that suspends the testes in the scrotum is called? ANSWER: Spermatic Cord 4. What is it called when an egg from the female is withdrawn and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory for 2 to 3 days
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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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