Question

The principle of Jidoka in Lean is best described as:

• A. Just-in-time inventory management
• B. Visual scheduling of workflows
• C. Automation with a human touch where defects stop production automatically
• D. Elimination of non-value-added employees

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Automation with a human touch where defects stop production automatically

• Jidoka means “automation with a human touch”—machines detect issues (like broken thread) and stop to prevent defects.