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SMED

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What is SMED?

SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) is a system for dramatically reducing the time it takes to complete equipment changeovers. It focuses on converting as many changeover activities as possible to 'external,' meaning they can be done while the equipment is still running. This significantly reduces downtime and increases the efficiency of production processes. It's commonly used in manufacturing to enable smaller batch sizes, faster response to customer demand, and reduced inventory.

What other technologies are related to SMED?

SMED Complementary Technologies

5S provides a foundation for SMED by organizing the workspace, making it easier to locate tools and equipment quickly.
mentioned alongside SMED in 15% (3.3k) of relevant job posts
VSM can identify bottlenecks and areas where setup time reduction (SMED) can have the greatest impact on the overall value stream.
mentioned alongside SMED in 29% (1.4k) of relevant job posts
Kaizen is a philosophy of continuous improvement. SMED implementation typically uses kaizen events for iterative improvement.
mentioned alongside SMED in 14% (1.9k) of relevant job posts

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