A method to improve them is a fundamental part of any Improvement Toolkit.
The benefits are obvious, but where should you begin?
It should be simple to create a changeover improvement programme:
Changeovers taking too long? First hour after start-up a bit hit-and-miss?
SMED is a fundamental tool that has been around for decades, but is often under-utilised.
The benefits are huge and an effective SMED programme is essential to achieve factory excellence.
Follow the 7 steps and then do it again. It is not unusual to achieve a 50% reduction in changeover time for no capital investment.
Navigating succesfully through Lean Six Sigma terminology, and understanding all the different tools out there is a challenge! Look for the right support to find your way.