SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies) is a Lean manufacturing technique focused on reducing machine setup times to less than 10 minutes. By streamlining setup procedures, SMED minimizes production downtime and increases manufacturing efficiency, leading to higher productivity, flexibility, and cost savings. This course will teach you how to apply SMED principles to your operations and reduce wasted time in the setup process.
You will learn the steps involved in SMED and how to implement changes that lead to faster changeovers, increased throughput, and the ability to run shorter production runs without sacrificing quality or cost.
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
Understand the principles of SMED and its role in Lean manufacturing
Learn how to reduce setup times for machines and equipment in production environments
Implement quick changeover techniques to minimize downtime and improve production flow
Apply SMED to improve flexibility, lead times and cost-efficiency
Gain hands-on experience in analyzing current setups and designing improvements to achieve single-minute exchange
Implement SMED strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce bottlenecks in production processes
Manufacturing managers and production supervisors focused on improving machine utilization and reducing downtime
Lean practitioners and Continuous Improvement specialists aiming to enhance setup times in production systems
Operations managers and engineering teams working in high-volume manufacturing environments
Business owners and industrial engineers seeking to improve production efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Maintenance teams interested in improving machine changeover times and ensuring continuous production flow
Boost your production efficiency with SMED! Enroll now to learn how to reduce setup times, increase production throughput, and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency.
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