The ever-present challenge of business lies in the ability to efficiently switch between tasks. Historically, transitioning between tasks has been a time-consuming and labor-intensive process optimization an waste reduction. However, with the adoption of Quick Changeover, also known as Single Minute Exchange in Systems, this obstacle can be overcome.
Developed in the early years of the industrial revolution by a dedicated professional, SMED is a approach focused on minimizing downtime. The basic concept is to optimize production flow while improving efficiency. This strategy is centered on optimizing preplanned activities to be executed before work arrives at the workstation.
The main target areas of SMED are improvement of preparatory activities.
