SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) enables organizations to reduce changeover and setup times, improving operational flexibility and enhancing their ability to respond quickly to changing customer demands and market conditions.
Beyond reducing machine downtime, SMED helps reduce inventory, shorten lead time, improve equipment efficiency, and optimize operating costs. It is a critical foundation for transitioning from large batch production to lean manufacturing.
The SMED training program is designed to help manufacturing organizations understand the principles and methodology of rapid changeover and flexible production. Upon completion, participants will be able to analyze, design, and implement SMED solutions that are tailored to the specific conditions of their operations, covering people, equipment, and processes. The program also focuses on enhancing production flexibility and improving overall operational performance
In-house Training
The program is specifically designed according to the current situation and objectives of each enterprise, with flexibility in content and duration.
Coaching & Implementation
TPT’s team of experts directly accompanies enterprises in applying knowledge into actual operations, ensuring concrete and sustainable results.
Identify tasks that must be performed while the machine is stopped (Internal) and tasks that can be completed while the machine is running (External)
Establish standardized procedures, tools, and methods to ensure preparation activities are performed quickly, consistently, and efficiently
Move as many setup tasks as possible from machine downtime to before or after machine operation, thereby reducing overall changeover time
Simplify tasks, eliminate waste, and apply technical solutions to reduce the time required for activities that must be performed while the machine is stopped
Optimize preparation work, tool organization, and material handling to minimize the effort and time required for setup support activities
Apply automation, assistive devices, and control technologies to reduce manual work and accelerate the changeover process
Redesign products, processes, or equipment to eliminate or minimize the need for adjustments, replacements, and setup activities during production
The duration and cost of the program are designed and customized according to the needs, scale, and specific objectives of each enterprise.