Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Lean, quality improvement & root cause · Specialist

Jidoka

Also called: autonomation

ELI5

Building the ability to detect abnormalities and stop or separate defective output.

Used in conversation

“How are we defining jidoka in this deck?”

Pitch context

You will see “Jidoka” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches lean, quality improvement & root cause.

Why it matters: In lean, quality improvement & root cause, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.