SMED - Changeover Time OptimizationSMED - Changeover Time Optimization

SMED Training: Changeover Time Optimization

Single-Minute Exchange of Die: Methodology to reduce the tool or setup changeover time

Program Overview

The SMED Training: Changeover Time Optimization course helps understand the importance of reducing and optimizing reference changeover times within the KAIZEN™ philosophy. It provides a well-structured methodology to achieve this.

  • Concept of Flow Creation and Production Leveling
  • Introduction to SMED
  • Study of current work and necessary data
  • Separating internal/external work when it comes to change
  • Learn how to turn internal work into external work
  • Detecting opportunities to reduce internal and external work
  • Standardization of exchange operations
  • Monitor Tracking
  • Quantifying the benefit of SMED
  • Examples and Best Practices
  • Simulation Exercises
  • Case Studies

  • Understand the concept of creating flow and achieve production leveling;
  • Learn about the SMED methodology;
  • Establish the purpose, when, and where to apply the SMED methodology;
  • Learn how to standardize the new operation and train people;
  • Learn how to quantify the benefits of SMED;
  • Learn how reducing changeover times improves flexibility and reduces production batches and stock levels.
target audience

Target Audience


Professionals responsible for managing setup changes in production processes, including production engineers, operations directors, and maintenance team leaders or members.

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Training sessions

Training sessions

8 hours of group training in your facilities*

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