Title: Qualitative analysis of drivers of poka-yoke in small and medium enterprises of Indian automobile sector

Authors: Sanjay Kumar; Sunil Luthra; Abid Haleem; Dixit Garg

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mahavir Swami Institute of Technology, Jagdishpur, Sonepat 131030, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College, Nilokheri 132117, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi 110025, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra 136119, India

Abstract: Poka-yoke has been recognised as a proven approach towards achieving 'error free' environment, especially in manufacturing. In this paper, an attempt has been made to justify importance of poka-yoke in SMEs, identify and analyse important drivers for successful implementation of poka-yoke concept. Literature review methodology has been utilised to identify important drivers for successful implementation of poka-yoke concept in SMEs of Indian automobile. Analytical hierarchy process (AHP) methodology has been used for the ranking of identified drivers. 'Management attitude' driver has been identified as top ranked driver to responsible to implement poka-yoke in Indian automobile SMEs. Further, DEMATEL methodology has also been used to understand and categorise these identified drivers of poka-yoke implementation into cause group and effect group of drivers. This paper may help production engineers and managers to identify errors and further rectify them for gaining competitive advantage over domestic and international automobile market players.

Keywords: analytical hierarchy process; AHP; decision making trial and evaluation laboratory; DEMATEL; drivers of poka-yoke; Indian automobile industry; poka-yoke; small and medium enterprises; SMEs; India.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPMB.2019.099333

International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, 2019 Vol.9 No.2, pp.232 - 249

Received: 21 Jul 2016
Accepted: 22 Jan 2017
Published online: 29 Apr 2019 *

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