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Who introduced the concept of Poka-Yoke and in what year?
What was the original, harsher term for Poka-Yoke, and why was it changed?
What did Shigeo Shingo's core insight shift the blame toward regarding manufacturing failures?
According to Shingo, what distinguishes an 'error' from a 'defect'?
Which Poka-Yoke classification method relies on testing product shape, size, or color through direct contact?
If a safety interlock prevents a machine from running until a prerequisite confirmation button is pressed, which classification method is being used?
Which guiding principle suggests substituting a problematic process with one that cannot be done incorrectly?
Where do contemporary Lean practitioners often advise placing Poka-Yoke mechanisms relative to process constraints?
What operational tip involves running a known defective item through the process to check the Poka-Yoke mechanism?