Series change in less than 10 minutes.
SMED is a method, developed within the Toyota group by Mr Shigeo Shingo, and it is used to analyze and improve time lost in series change.
It is an essential instrument to increase flexibility in a company reducing the cut of the lots and therefore reducing inventory, and therefore Lead Time (downflow time).
A complete module is dedicated to optimizing your series changes in order to achieve greater flexibility.
TLDR
- SMED is a method developed by Mr. Shigeo Shingo within the Toyota group.
- SMED analyzes and improves time lost in series change.
- SMED increases flexibility in a company.
- SMED reduces inventory and Lead Time.
- SMED optimizes series changes for greater flexibility.
- A module is dedicated to optimizing series changes.
FAQ
What is SMED?
SMED is a method developed by Mr. Shigeo Shingo within the Toyota group.
What does SMED analyze?
SMED analyzes and improves time lost in series change.
What is the benefit of using SMED?
SMED increases flexibility in a company.
How does SMED affect inventory?
SMED reduces inventory.
What is the impact of SMED on Lead Time?
SMED reduces Lead Time.
What is the purpose of a module dedicated to SMED?
A module is dedicated to optimizing series changes for greater flexibility.
Who developed SMED?
SMED was developed by Mr. Shigeo Shingo.
