• Group logo of Overview of the Single Minute Exchange of Die System (SMED)
    active 6 years, 1 month ago

    The Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) System allows you to streamline your changeover operations in order to gain more productive uptime and…

    Private Group / 221 members
  • Group logo of Motivating Employees and Providing Focus using the FAST Concept
    active 6 years, 2 months ago

    This course provides an in-depth look at the FAST approach to categorizing changeover tasks, including defining the FAST acronym and explaining the benefits of a team based setup approach to changeovers.

    Private Group / 87 members
  • Group logo of Utilizing SMED Forms for the Best Advantage
    active 6 years, 2 months ago

    The difference between mediocre results and amazing results when implementing a new system is often the effectiveness of the tools that are used.

    Private Group / 84 members
  • Group logo of Useful SMED Techniques to Achieve Quick Changeovers
    active 6 years, 2 months ago

    In order to achieve quick and effective changeovers you need to have a firm grasp on identifying, grouping, and eliminating wasteful setup tasks.

    Private Group / 181 members
  • Group logo of Developing a Well-Rounded SMED System
    active 6 years, 2 months ago

    This course outlines the rules for creating quick changeovers, providing you with guidelines and reminders when you are implementing SMED within…

    Private Group / 92 members
  • Group logo of Exploring Internal and External Setup Tasks
    active 6 years, 2 months ago

    Before you can improve your setup times, you must understand the differences between internal and external setup tasks.

    Private Group / 174 members
  • Group logo of Defining SMED for Modern Manufacturing
    active 6 years, 2 months ago

    The Single Minute Exchange of Die System is a comprehensive quick changeover methodology that will assist you in decreasing your changeover times…

    Private Group / 114 members
  • Group logo of 16 Catch Phrases of 3P
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    Gain an understanding of how these catch phrases will assist you in your 3P implementation .

    Private Group / 97 members
  • Group logo of Using Time and Motion Study for Process Improvement
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    Time and Motion Study is not just about recording and evaluating performance. In order for this data to be of value, it must be used to make processes…

    Private Group / 109 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to 3P
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    In this introduction to 3P, or Production Preparation Process, you will learn what the benefits to using this process are and how you can begin to use it within your organization.

    Private Group / 224 members
  • Group logo of How to Effectively Manage A3s Within Your Organization
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    An A3 is much more than simply a problem solving tool. Utilize A3 to its full potential by understanding how it can be used to…

    Private Group / 110 members
  • Group logo of Examples of A3′s Used in Work Environments
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    In order to gain insight into how a tool or principle works, it is best to have a good example.

    Private Group / 129 members
  • Group logo of Comparing 3P to Other Methods
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    Because 3P promotes a radical change, it is good to gain a perspective on the differences between 3P and other production and process styles.

    Private Group / 98 members
  • Group logo of Calculations for Time and Motion Study
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    One of the most important factors of Time and Motion Study is recording and interpreting data.

    Private Group / 125 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to Time and Motion Study
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    Time and Motion Study is one of the most fundamental and long-standing Lean methodologies.

    Private Group / 203 members
  • Group logo of Creating a Foundation for Time and Motion Study
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    Before taking on any process improvement effort, it is important to know what you will need and what to expect.

    Private Group / 137 members
  • Group logo of Phases of 3P
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    Key to implementing 3P in your organization is understanding the phases of 3P that you will go through.

    Private Group / 100 members
  • Group logo of Conducting a Time and Motion Study
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    Once you have a basic understanding of the principles of Time and Motion Study, and your organization is properly prepared…

    Private Group / 131 members