Quicker Changeovers (SMED)
This course in our series of Briefing Days presents an overview of productivity principles.
Originating in manufacturing, SMED was aimed at minimising the time to change tool sets, hence Single Minute Exchange of Dies. Many changes involve much more than a few minutes’ time – hours or even days. In sectors other than manufacturing there are often regular make ready/preparation changeover activities, which can benefit from this proven methodology. With high volumes of short setups or long, repetitive setups huge savings are possible, with little or no additional investment.
Guided Learning
Course duration and cost
This course, for a minimum of two days, will be followed by a period of guided learning depending on your requirements. This course cost will be determined after the programme has been confirmed. We will provide a detailed course workbook for each delegate’s future reference.
The dates you can study this course
This course is run in-company on dates to be agreed with your organisation.
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Techniques you’ll cover on this course
This is a refresher course, so you will already be familiar with the following techniques
Who would benefit from this course?
This course is ideally for those going to be affected by the introduction rather than for those applying the technique. We will discuss this with you in detail as we prepare the programme.
Equipment you’ll need on this course
You will need stationery including pens, pencils, a ruler, an eraser and a calculator.
What you’ll have on successfully completing this course
Many of our customers are delighted at the significant improvements that are quickly identified for the business with this customised and practical approach to learning.
What to do next
If you need to improve capacity or reduce costs, or you need accurate data to determine how best to cope with change, we can provide the right way forward – cost-effectively. Remember that improving productivity is about making the better use of all your resources and vitally, making much better use of the critical ones.
Whichever business sector you operate in, the chances are we’ve helped people to address their productivity issues and improve the way they operate.
Scott-Grant can really help you improve your productivity and become more streamlined.