Reducing Changeover Time with SMED: Boosting Flexibility and Productivity in Manufacturing
In modern manufacturing, speed and flexibility define competitiveness. Customers expect faster delivery, smaller order quantities and more customization; all without compromising quality. To meet these demands, manufacturers must eliminate wasted time in every process, starting with one of the most critical sources of inefficiency: changeovers. What Is SMED? Developed by Shigeo Shingo at Toyota, SMED […]
