Setup Reduction (SMED)

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. 

Phone to Schedule

816-931-1414

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.

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

• About Five dramatic benefits from SMED.

• A structured Four-Step process for streamlining changeovers.

• Dozens of specific ideas to improve setups.

• How to overcoming the deadly effect of poor housekeeping.

• How to eliminate adjustments--the most time-consuming and frustrating part of setup.