%0 Journal Article %T The Poka-Yoke method as an improving quality tool of operations in the process %A M. Dudek-Burlikowska %A D. Szewieczek %J Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering %D 2009 %I World Academy of Materials and Manufacturing Engineering %X Purpose: A new approach for the implementation of quality philosophy Zero Quality Defects with usage of the Poka-Yoke method in the polish organization has been presented.Design/methodology/approach: The possibility of usage of mistake proofing device is connected with monitoring and improvement of operations in the process.Findings: At the present time the organizations should implement quality tools, techniques, methods which support the prevention strategy and should pay attention to improving each element and operations in the process.Research limitations/implications: Generally activity aim at prevent defects has been described. The Poka-Yoke method of preventing errors by putting limits on how operation can be performed in order to force the correct completion of the operation has been presented.Practical implications: The possibility of implementing of the Poka-Yoke method as a factor of improving operation in the process in the motorizations companies has been shown.Originality/value:value The aim of method Poka-Yoke in those practical examples is to eliminated or minimize human error in manufacturing process and management as a result of mental and physical human imperfections. The graphical proposal: connection the PDCA cycle with the Poka-Yoke has been created. %K Quality management %K Mistake proofing %K Poka-Yoke method %K PDCA cycle %U http://www.journalamme.org/papers_vol36_1/36112.pdf