Submit a literature review related to Final Project. The Final Project is listed below. The literature review should include at least three of required six references.

The project will exercise knowledge of operations management and your creativity. The project involves designing two poka-yoke devices.

What are poka-yoke devices? Start your research now because there are many good sources about poka yoke devices. (These devices prevent defects from occurring.) The elements are:

a)knowledge of poka-yoke

b)originality of design (design your own device: it is ok to use examples of other devices to generate ideas, but do not just copy another device you have seen.) Your device should promote sustainability and environmental responsibility. (The device should help the environment: save energy, reduce waste, promote recycling, etc.) Your design does not have to be a working model; you can describe an idea or a process that would be improved with poka yoke.

c)description of your designs with terms used in poka-yoke design

d)explanation of why your devices are effective and how they increase productivity and sustainability.

Find many internet resources to get started. Use the resources in SIU's LIRN database to research project in addition to the web links that  find in this course.

A good place to start is: John Grout: Mistakeproofing

Be sure to use Microsoft Word to write project. You can insert tables, pictures or sketches of your devices. Use APA formatting for paper and references.

Paper Outline:
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Introduction to Poka Yoke
Description of Device Number 1 and its benefits
Description of Device Number 2 (your original device) and its benefits
Summary
Reference Page

A minimum of 6 references is expected, along with citations in the text of the paper for all research material used. Wikipedia is a popular reference, but is not acceptable for academic research because its sources are not always verified.

Use the APA style.
Once understand poka-yoke, use these concepts and devices throughout career.
1. Explain TQM and how it can be applied in the industry you have selected for the class project.
2. Explain Six Sigma and how it functions.
3. Explain ISO 9000 and applications in your selected industry.
4 Explain the challenges of developing a Poke Yoke device for the class.