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Reducing tool changeover times with the SMED method
Changeovers can significantly affect production availability. Use SMED to analyse operations, identify improvement opportunities and organise implementation. Give your teams a method for improving tool changeover practices.
- Duration
- 2 days 14 hours
- Code
- IND009FR Code
Presentation
SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) is a production management approach designed to drastically reduce downtime caused by batch or product changeovers. By optimising work sequences and identifying non-critical operations, SMED significantly improves business flexibility and productivity. Originally developed for the automotive industry, it is now used in many other sectors, including manufacturing and food production.
This 2-day course develops your command of SMED techniques. Across 7 modules, explore the fundamentals, production process analysis, tool changeover optimisation and sustaining improvements. The human aspects of change are also addressed, including engaging teams and managing resistance.
Practical exercises and case studies help you apply theoretical concepts to real situations. By the end of the programme, you will be able to develop a tailored action plan for your company and implement SMED successfully.
Objectives
By the end of this SMED course, you will be able to:
- master SMED fundamentals and practical applications in industrial environments;
- identify internal and external operations responsible for lengthy changeovers so they can be optimised;
- apply conversion and simplification techniques to drastically reduce changeover times;
- develop tailored action plans to improve production process efficiency using SMED tools;
- sustain improvements by defining performance indicators and implementing periodic monitoring;
- engage teams and manage resistance to change to ensure SMED's success.
Program
Module 1: introduction to SMED fundamentals
- The history and basic principles of SMED.
- The 3 key stages of optimising tool changeovers: separating, converting and simplifying internal and external operations.
- The economic and organisational benefits of this approach.
Module 2: analysing and mapping changeover times
- Techniques for mapping changeover times.
- Identifying internal and external operations that slow production.
Practical exercise
- Conduct a precise diagnosis of a given process.
Module 3: converting internal operations into external operations
- Tools and techniques for moving non-critical tasks outside changeover downtime.
Case study
- Analysing the optimisation of a changeover process.
Module 4: simplifying and standardising operations
- Optimising internal operations for greater efficiency and repeatability.
- Standardising tools to ensure consistent quality.
Practical exercise
- Reorganise internal and external operations in a real or simulated case.
Module 5: sustaining improvements and managing change
- Techniques for monitoring improvements achieved through SMED.
- Establishing key performance indicators and audits to track results.
Module 6: engaging teams and managing conflict
- Strategies for mobilising teams around a shared objective.
- Communication and conflict management techniques to overcome resistance to change.
Module 7: developing an action plan and assessment
- Develop a tailored action plan for your company.
- Multiple-choice assessment and course feedback.
- Discussion of your commitment to continuous improvement.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- production operators;
- maintenance technicians;
- production engineers;
- team leaders and supervisors;
- Lean Manufacturing consultants;
- anyone interested in improving production productivity and flexibility.
Prerequisites
No specific skills or professional experience are required. However, experience in production management or industrial processes is an advantage.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
- Practical exercises
- Case study
Course highlights
• A comprehensive, balanced programme: alternating theory and practice, this course helps you master SMED fundamentals and apply them in your workplace.
• A pragmatic approach: learn to analyse existing tool changeover processes and discover effective techniques for converting internal operations into external operations.
• Practical tools: access tools for applying SMED daily, including flow diagrams and time sheets.
• Personalised support: receive individual guidance to overcome difficulties and achieve your objectives.
• A focus on continuous improvement: develop a continuous improvement culture and sustain the results achieved through SMED.
Dates and sessions
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