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Setup Reduction

Setup Reduction & Quick Changeover
Increase Flexibility, Reduce Setup Times and Improve Production Flow
Setup Reduction builds on the principles of the Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) system, developed by Shigeo Shingo, to dramatically reduce or eliminate changeover time. The four-step Changeover Improvement Process is used to help companies design no/low cost solutions to reduce changeover time. This, in turn, allows the firm to meet customer demands for high-quality, low -cost products, delivered quickly and without the expense of excess inventory.
Benefits
  • Respond to customer needs and schedules with more flexibility
  • Improve on-time delivery
  • Decrease costs by reducing inventory
  • Increase changeover accuracy
  • Reduce startup defects

Questions & Assistance

Contact: Mitch Emmons
Sr. Outreach Associate
(334) 844-3881 (office direct)
(334) 524-2102 (cell)
emmonmb@auburn.edu

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