SMED in Practice – Case Study of Fast Tool Changes Application Through Lean Six Sigma Project
摘要
In this paper, it will point out the application of Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) as Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tool in order to provide fast tool changes. This article is the result of several years of dedicated work in the field Lean Six Sigma project implemented in working conditions of manufacturing oriented companies. A special attention is given to the research of a unique and understandable concept of continuous progress - Kaizen. This article provides proposal a set of approaches that are the basis for the development and application of the SMED as tool for Lean Six Sigma approach.