Quick Change Over/SMDE is a method for rapidly and efficiently converting a process fom running the current product to running the next product. Participants will learn and apply:

• The 16-step SMED Process
• Measuring the Business Impact of SMED - $
• Presentation to Senior Management for Plan acceptance

Results of Achieving Quick Changeover:

• Additional capacity
• Less waste and less need for new machinery
• Lower inventory can reduce batch sizes, reduce work-in-process inventories
• Achieve shorter lead times, and thereby reduce product costs (bottom-line $)
• Increase flexibility to meet changing customer demands.