Setup Reduction Training
Setup reduction training teaches participants how to leverage the principles of Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) to significantly reduce or eliminate changeover times. SMED empowers companies to create low- or no-cost solutions for faster changeovers, enabling them to meet customer demands for high-quality, low-cost products with quicker delivery times—all without the need for excess inventory.
In this course, you’ll learn the core concepts of setup time reduction and SMED, followed by a hands-on simulation where you’ll apply the changeover improvement process. By the end of the training, you’ll see a tangible reduction in setup times, decreased costs, and an increase in machine capacity.
Benefits of Attending Setup Reduction Training
Participants will learn how to:
- Increase line and machine capacity
- Improve changeover accuracy
- Reduce startup defects
- Respond to customer needs and schedules with greater flexibility
- Improve on-time delivery
- Lower costs associated with excess inventory
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for:
- Engineering and maintenance personnel
- Shop floor supervisors
- Setup personnel
- Machine operators
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Reducing setup time helps manufacturers improve flexibility, increase equipment utilization, and respond more quickly to customer demand. Explore Catalyst Connection’s Lean manufacturing training to continue improving productivity and operational performance.