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Dr. Hinckley has gathered --for the first
time in a single source-- the best methods for reducing complexity, variation,
and mistakes. The centerpiece of the book is an outcome-based classification
system for mistake-proofing that focuses on preventing rather than detecting
defects. As the author states, "The great value of mistake-proofing is that,
independent of the cause, psychological factor, production stage, or potential
consequences, it blocks or warns about an undesired outcome at a point in the
process when the consequences can be minimized." Undesired outcomes include
omitted parts, parts placed in the wrong orientation, and the use of incorrect
information, among others thoroughly categorized by the author.
When mistake-proofing practices are sorted
according to the outcome they control, more similarities emerge in both the
problems and the control methods than when organized by any other approach.
Thus, this technique provides the fastest and easiest means for identifying
alternative mistake-proofing concepts.
Because mistake-proofing is a skill that
improves through familiarity with previous solutions, this new classification
system is the key to rapidly finding outstanding solutions to current problems
in design and on the shop floor.
Make No Mistake
covers all aspects of mistake-proofing, and includes:
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Over
200 mistake-proofing examples from varied industries.
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Easy-to-use mistake-proofing documentation forms you can use on the job.
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Introduction to principles of mistake proofing and design for assembly.
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A
quick, step-by-step methodology for developing superior mistake-proofing
concepts.
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Listing
of select suppliers of mistake-proofing devices.
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