'To Err is Human, to forgive divine' a famous quote by Alexander Pope considers the underlying truth about human nature that it is human to make mistakes but it is extraordinary to forgive the mistakes.
In today's world, it is necessary to understand the importance of this quotation because nothing or no one should assume to be perfect. If there are humans working mistakes are bound to happen. We just have to design systems that can handle these mistakes and ensure mistakes are caught and corrected before they go to customers. Error Proofing techniques provide the necessary tools for catching mistakes.
There are two types of approaches for error proofing - Warning and control.
Let's understand the difference between the two error proofing approahes using a simple example.
Microsoft word catches grammatical mistakes and indicates them by underlining the sentence. It also suggests changes by providing examples. This is an example of the warning approach.
Word finds and fixes spelling mistakes in a document right away. This is the control approach. Some folks don't like this feature in Word but I love it as it helps me in two ways. 1. I don't have to remember spelling of difficult words 2. I don't have to worry about my document have spelling errors.
Today the industry uses simple poka yoke devices to sophisticated systems to error proof the systems used by front line staff. The article Errors and Mistake Proofing explains this topic in detail.
Do you use poka yokes in your process? What type of error proofing approach do you use? We would love to hear from you. Just drop us a line at info@sybeq.com.
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Food Quality and Safety go hand in hand
The food and beverage industry has to deliver high quality product that satisfy the consumer needs like any other industry. In addition the food and beverage industry has to comply with the safety and regulatory requirements. Food safety and regulatory compliance are some of the key elements that food and beverage manufacturers track to prevent non compliance issues or recalls.
High quality of the food products in manufacturing plants usually results in high safety. Manufacturing plants that pay close attention to quality of the food products they make typically comply with the safety and regulatory requirements too.
Such plants will typically monitor the food products for regulatory compliance.
Regulatory checks like MAV or net weight/volume of the food products are monitored in real time. Actions are initiated as soon as violations are uncovered.
Let's think about it in using a simulation food plant X that makes ice cream.
Company X is operating at small rejection levels or high quality in production. They conduct the metal detection and other safety checks as part of their routine checks everyday.
Regulatory checks for MAV and net weight violations are tracked and controlled using automated systems.
Mistake proofing is in place using poka yoke devices. There are poka yokes that check box labels, match the box to the correct lid, check ingredients among many other checks.
Poka yoke devices themselves are regularly validated for accuracy.
Everyone in the plant considers quality and safety to be their responsibility.
Ice cream from this plant is high quality which is good for the company and safe for consumers which ultimately results in customer satisfaction.
Safe Quality food program from SQFI (Safe Quality Food Institute) is a food safety program. This program has different levels that start with basic food safety going through certified HACCP food safety plans finally requiring implementation of a comprehensive Quality Management System. Food safety is the primary focus of this program and quality being the secondary requirement. Even though food quality comes after safety, it plays an important role. Safe food products will usually have high quality in the manufacturing plants.
High quality of the food products in manufacturing plants usually results in high safety. Manufacturing plants that pay close attention to quality of the food products they make typically comply with the safety and regulatory requirements too.
Such plants will typically monitor the food products for regulatory compliance.
Regulatory checks like MAV or net weight/volume of the food products are monitored in real time. Actions are initiated as soon as violations are uncovered.
Let's think about it in using a simulation food plant X that makes ice cream.
Company X is operating at small rejection levels or high quality in production. They conduct the metal detection and other safety checks as part of their routine checks everyday.
Regulatory checks for MAV and net weight violations are tracked and controlled using automated systems.
Mistake proofing is in place using poka yoke devices. There are poka yokes that check box labels, match the box to the correct lid, check ingredients among many other checks.
Poka yoke devices themselves are regularly validated for accuracy.
Everyone in the plant considers quality and safety to be their responsibility.
Ice cream from this plant is high quality which is good for the company and safe for consumers which ultimately results in customer satisfaction.
Safe Quality food program from SQFI (Safe Quality Food Institute) is a food safety program. This program has different levels that start with basic food safety going through certified HACCP food safety plans finally requiring implementation of a comprehensive Quality Management System. Food safety is the primary focus of this program and quality being the secondary requirement. Even though food quality comes after safety, it plays an important role. Safe food products will usually have high quality in the manufacturing plants.
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