SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die)

Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) is a proven method for rapid set-up time optimization. The aim is to design set-up processes in such a way that they can be completed in less than ten minutes.
SMED helps to minimize production interruptions, increase flexibility and reduce batch sizes.

Example:
A printing company implements SMED principles. After the changeover, machines can be changed over in an average of seven minutes, which significantly increases production capacity.