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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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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Ferdinand Marcos-3rd republic pres. This nation can be great again? Cultural superiority-refers to an attitude that ones’s culture is superior… The reason why pres.FranklinRoosevelt declared war against Japan b’coz the American fleet in pearl harbor was attacked by the Japenese forces Emilio Aguinaldo-the President of the 1st Phil.Republic Puppet-is defined as a representational figure or object which is manipul America-is the one who created the Phil. Civil Affairs Unit Hukbo ng Bayan sa Hapon-is
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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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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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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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1. According to Maslow ’s hierarchy‚ which basic needs does the Patagonia culture meet? What would it be like to work at Patagonia? (Hint: Go to Patagonia’s website and find the section on jobs.) What’s your assessment of the company’s work environment? (20 points) Maslow’s hierarchy consists of five basic needs‚ self-actualization‚ esteem‚ social‚ safety‚ and physiological. Patagonia culture meets many standards promising that their products are produced under safe‚ fair‚ legal‚ and humane working
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Thesis Statement and Outline Thesis statement: While parents are teaching their child the basic life skills‚ celebrities are teaching kids the exact opposite. Introduction • I. Each influences values about money and success. A. Supporting details 1. Parents influences their children to work hard and earn their money the right way. 2. Parents influences their children to finish high school and get a great education to be successful. B. Supporting details 1. Celebrities influences
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ical values and insights The healing cycle: A Christian model for group therapy. By Hook‚ Jan Paul; Hook‚ Joshua N. Journal of Psychology and Christianity‚ Vol 29(4)‚ 2010‚ 308-316. The Healing Cycle is a Christian model that is designed to promote healing and growth from emotional problems in group therapy. In the context of an interpersonal therapy group‚ group members work through the following steps: grace‚ safety‚ vulnerability‚ truth‚ ownership‚ and confession. The final step of confession
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