Set-up Reduction, also known as Quick Changeover is a systematic approach that enables organisations to build on the principles of the Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) system to dramatically reduce or eliminate changeover time. Set-up time is the time elapsed at a work centre from when the last good part of the current run is completed until the work centre starts running the first good part of the next run. Lengthy set-up times drive optimisation toward a reduced number of set-ups, larger batch sizes and larger buffering work-in-process inventories and poor process flow and performance. Since set-up activities add no marketable form, fit, or function to the product, they are by definition non-value adding. By reducing set-up time, more set-ups can be completed each day. SMED allows batch size reduction, which is critical for flow and improves manufacturing flexibility.
This SMED Training training course introduces the tools and techniques of set-up reduction, a key Lean tool. The training will be a mixture of lectures and exercises to identify and apply the lessons learned to a practical set-up reduction situation.
By attending SMED Training workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Understand the principles of set-up reduction and SMED
- Understand the benefits of applying set-up reduction to achieve true flow production systems
- Understand the different set-up reduction tools and techniques
- Gain a working knowledge of the tools and techniques to effectively implement set-up reduction through the hands-on workshop
The SMED Training class is ideal for:
- Engineering and Maintenance Personnel, Manufacturing and Production Shopfloor Supervisors, Set-up Personnel and Operators.