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HomeLearning LibrarySchool of LeanQuick Changeover - The SMED SystemThe 8 Steps to Quick Changeover

Quick Changeover - The SMED System

In this course, you’ll learn how Quick Changeover, or SMED, can be used to streamline your processes and drastically reduce your machine changeover time. While Quick Changeover can be used in virtually any industry, this course features custom foam fabricator Ram Technologies, which saw a 66% improvement after applying this powerful lean tool!

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The 8 Steps to Quick Changeover

Ron breaks down the 8 steps of Quick Changeover, and how to implement each one.

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How To Use Quick Changeover in Non-Manufacturing Environments

Ron explains how to use Quick Changeover in non-manufacturing environments like hospitals, construction sites, and more.

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  1. Quick Changeover Overview11:31
  2. The 8 Steps to Quick Changeover03:42
  3. How To Use Quick Changeover in Non-Manufacturing Environments04:48
  4. The Changeover Before Improvements32:25
  5. Step 1 - Document Reality08:38
  6. Step 2 - Separate Internal And External Tasks06:34
  7. Step 3 - Shift Internal to External Activities08:30
  8. Steps 4 & 5 - Streamline External Tasks and Identify Parallel Tasks07:06
  9. Step 6 - Streamline Internal Tasks10:37
  10. Steps 7 & 8 - Practice New and Improved Setup and Document New Standard07:42
  11. The Changeover After Improvements11:48
  12. Mike Wroblewski Interview09:03

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