#Mistake-Proofing

Poka-yoke is the mechanical sentinel in factories and offices that physically traps mistakes. It tolerates no human carelessness or laziness, filling every gap until the worker’s creativity is inadvertently suppressed. Under the guise of safeguarding safety and quality, it proclaims to eliminate unpredictable errors, while in truth satisfying the predictable management’s desire for control. Ultimately, it spreads the illusion of a “mistake-free world,” fueling organizational perfectionism—truly a symbol of the managerial society.