Error-proof assembly is greatly assisted by error-proofing the setup process. By consistently organizing instructions, materials, tools and assembly equipment from workstation to workstation according to process, engineers will create a repeatable process that can be monitored and improved.
To best organize tools and materials, workstations should enable workers to easily arrange items at predetermined locations. This is most easily accomplished using a "hook and latch" mechanism that allows components to be attached and relocated without tools or hardware.