error-proofing

Generally, this includes development of standard work, error-proofing and training.

The key benefit of agent-assisted automation is compliance and error-proofing.

Methods of eliminating a source of variation might include: development of standards; staff training; error-proofing and changes to the process itself or its inputs.

It is typically used to build higher level applications for error-proofing (a.k.a. Poka-yoke), part tracking, notification, and traceability.

Shigeo Shingo, the best-known exponent of single minute exchange of die and error-proofing or poka-yoke, cites Principles of Scientific Management as his inspiration.