π SMED: REDUCTION OF CHANGE TIMES
Reduce changeover times by 70%? SMED made it possible for Toyota.
The application of SMED can transform your efficiency. By standardizing tools and organizing work, you can go from hours to minutes in your changes. This allows for greater flexibility and lower inventories.
Key Points
- Reduce times 70% or more π
- Standardize tools and processes π§
- Greater flexibility with small batches π―
Practical Example: A plastic injection machine documented each mold change step (45 min). By eliminating adjustments, pre-heating offline and using dedicated carts, it came to 12 minutes. Capacity for 15 changes/day vs. 4 previously.
Reflection: Ready to reduce your changeover times drastically?
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