Poka-Yoke in Problem Based Learning for Engineering Students to Increase Employability Rate: A Preliminary Study

Abstract

Cost down and profit making are the industry's ultimate goal. In this sense, product quality
and customer satisfaction must be complied with in order to create a continuous company
connection between clients. Product quality and customer satisfaction are heavily linked to
problem solving skills. The greater the problem-solving skills; the stronger from the client point
of perspective is the reputation of employers. That's why the statistics show that problem-solving
abilities become one of the most significant skills employers search for from engineers (Outlook
et al., 2019). A minor mistake in the manufacturing system will jeopardize the entire
manufacturing operations; resulting in unnecessary waste in terms of price and time. Therefore,
it’s equally essential for new graduates to be fitted with problem-solving abilities instead of
technical abilities alone to penetrate into the job market. The goal of this study is to create
engineering students with problem-solving abilities through Poka-Yoke or Mistake Proof
Methodology. The aim of this article is to evaluate current literature on problem-solving skills
for graduate engineers through a systematic literature review through Poka-Yoke Methodology.
This document analyzes literature primarily from Scopus and Web of Science through electronic
databases. This document summarizes the methodology hired by Poka-Yoke in the engineering
sector as of now. Based on this, engineers can distinguish and comprehend the strategy of
problem-solving abilities in the manufacturing atmosphere to avoid early-stage process
problems or errors and boost productivity.