Build quality at the source while developing a zero-defect mindset
The standard program runs for 16 hours. For organizations with broader scope, session format and duration can be adjusted. The in-company delivery model means time is focused on the quality challenges and processes most relevant to your operations.
This training is designed for any team or group of professionals from the same organization who play a role in, or whose work relates to, its subject. The content is tailored to the group’s context and experience level, so the whole team builds a shared capability it can apply immediately.
Jidoka is a core lean principle that gives machines and operators the ability to detect abnormalities and stop the process immediately — preventing defects from passing to the next operation. Unlike traditional quality control that detects failures at the end of the line, Jidoka builds detection capability into the process itself. It is one of the two pillars of the Toyota Production System and a foundation of autonomous quality implementation.
Quality at the source means building quality into the process rather than inspecting for it after the fact. It shifts responsibility for quality from dedicated inspection teams to the operators and teams who do the work — giving them the standards, tools and authority to check their own output and stop the process when something is wrong. Autonomous quality training provides the methodology and practical tools to make this operational in your environment.
Yes. The training is delivered in-company and tailored to your organization’s processes, practices, and typical challenges. The program is aligned with your organization’s reality, priorities, and team structures, enabling teams to apply the concepts and methodologies directly to their work environment.
The cost of poor quality includes all costs associated with producing, detecting and correcting defects — scrap, rework, inspection labor, warranty claims and customer complaints. Autonomous quality reduces these costs by preventing defects from occurring in the first place and detecting them immediately when they do, before they propagate downstream. The result is lower rework rates, reduced scrap, fewer customer quality complaints and stronger process reliability.
No formal prerequisites are required. The training is adapted to the group’s knowledge and experience, from teams with limited background in the topic to more experienced professionals looking to strengthen their capabilities. Familiarity with the processes involved is beneficial but not essential, as the program progresses from foundational concepts to more advanced applications.
Yes. The in-company format is designed to train teams, not individuals. Typically, each group includes up to 12 participants to maximize interaction, practical application, and coaching effectiveness. However, programs can scale across multiple groups, departments, or sites using parallel cohorts or scaling methods adapted to large organizations.
