Our main strength at Straight Forward Consulting is understanding processes at a fundamental level, to develop simple and effective innovations, that is why we are: Common Sense, outside the Box.
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SMEDThe key to increasing your production capacity and profitability
The rapid change Lean technique, Single Minute Exchange of Dice (SMED), is the most powerful tool to increase the profitability of an operation in the entire Lean Management repertoire.
SMED is a Lean technique that seeks to minimize preparation time between one job and the next. It is about simplifying the processes of changing tools, molds or any other element necessary for production.
- Dramatically reduces changeover time.
- Increases production capacity.
- Reduce waste and inventories.
- Improves the quality of products.
- Increases customer satisfaction.
At Straight Forward Consulting, we are experts in SMED implementation. We offer a complete implementation program including:
Analysis of processes and determination of opportunities., Advice and support throughout the implementation process, Development of personalized improvement plans for each company.