CREATING AWARENESS: CICU Conducts Seminar

Ludhiana, October 19, 2012: Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings conducted one day Seminar on “Poka Yoke-Mistake Proofing” at CICU Complex, E-648-A, Phase-V, Focal Point, Ludhiana. Poka-Yoke is the Japanese term which means mistake proofing or is also referred as error proofing. A Poka-Yoke device is one that prevents incorrect parts from being made or assembled, or easily identifies a flaw or error. Shigeo Shingo introduced the concept of poka-yoke in 1961, when he was an industrial engineer at Toyota Motor Corporation. This technique helps to reduce cost of poor quality and avoid 100% inspection. Day-by-day, cost pressures are building up. Poka-Yoke technique can help to deal with the cost pressure by reducing waste.

Avtar Singh, General Secretary, CICU welcomed the participants and said that in the present economic scenario, MSMEs are to be encouraged for raising talents and skills, which could lead them towards door of success in these challenging times. The participants will learn methods and procedures of Poka Yoke to be adopted in their organizations. He further said that in this competitive scenario, this seminar will enable participants to deliver superior values and where to put in efforts to provide maximum gains for their companies.

This highly interactive and thought provoking seminar was conducted by Sh. Manjit Singh, Sr. Manager (Design, Development & Tool Room), New Swan Enterprises. Use of various error proof systems, tools and techniques of Poka Yoke for practical implementation in various types of industries were explained in detail to the participants. Important tips regarding day-to-day shop floor problems and their solutions for use in industrial and business enterprises were also provided.      

Upkar Singh, Joint Secretary, CICU in his concluding remarks said that this seminar made valuable contribution for use of effective Poka Yoke skills for promoting participative management, cross functional team working, fulfilling quality assurance, cost reduction and reliving workers of constant attention to worrisome problems, which are essential to compete, survive and prosper. More than eighty participants comprising proprietors, partners, directors, general managers, plant heads & senior level managers from production, operations, quality, planning & control, R&D, Engineering and maintenance, participated and interacted in this program. He appreciated the participants for lively and interactive discussion.