Onsite SMED Kaizen Event
Setup Reduction (SMED) Kaizen Event
Two Days to Faster Setups
This intensive two-day Setup-Reduction
Kaizen Event (blitz) generates order-of-magnitude improvements in setup time and setup cost. The
immediacy and urgency of this session changes paradigms, generates enthusiasm and brings rapid, low-cost
solutions.
Setup Reduction or SMED is the key to small batches, fast response, quality, and Kanban production control in many situations.
Program Summary
| Format | Onsite Workshop | Who Should Attend? |
| Time | 2-Day |
Setup Operators Production Operators Supervisors Engineers Schedulers Managers |
| Cost | $5500 (Includes Travel) | |
| Participants | 5-16 | |
| Next Step | Call us at 816-931-1414 |
36 Hours To Faster Setups
Videotape & Prepare-Strategos helps identify a setup and client videotapes it. Preparations are made and resources such as Maintenance, Engineering and Tool Room are reserved. Team members are assigned.
Train- Four hours of training prepares the teams with tools and techniques for analysis.
Analyze- Teams analyze videotapes and plan improvements.
5-S- Teams execute 5-S techniques to clean, paint, arrange and organize the equipment and the area.
Modify, Repair & Build- Repairs and changes to equipment and tooling are made. Fixtures, racks and carts are built. Maintenance and Tool Room personnel may work into the night.
Practice- Teams practice setups & videotape improvements.
Standardize- Some team members practice; others document the setup.
Follow-Up- Some improvements must be left for later. These are documented. Your Strategos advisor continues support via phone and email.
Participants Will Learn...
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About Five dramatic benefits from SMED.
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A structured Four-Step process for streamlining changeovers.
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Dozens of specific ideas to improve setups.
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How to overcoming the deadly effect of poor housekeeping.
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How to eliminate adjustments--the most time-consuming and frustrating part of setup.
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Using teams to changeover large, complex equipment.
Program Outline
1. The Importance of Setup Reduction
Optimum Lot Sizing
Consistency
2. The Four Phases
Organization, Maintenance & Housekeeping
Converting Internal Elements To External
Improving Elements
Eliminating Adjustments
3. Documenting Current Practice
Using Videotape
Process Charting & Multi-Task Charting
4. Improving The Setup
Specific Techniques for Various Industries
Brainstorming
Analyzing The Tapes & Charts
5. Implementing Your Program
Establishing Metrics
Setting Priorities
Training
Reinforcing Setup Loops
Several effects and behaviors push firms towards long setups and large batches.
Phases of Setup Reduction
Eliminating Adjustments
Videos show how to eliminate adjustments making setups both faster and more consistent.
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