Are you in engineering or manufacturing? Do you want to minimise downtime between changeovers? Then this Lean tool is for you!

In this episode, Director Consultant Barry Byrne draws on his practical experience to discuss the SMED strategy for reducing changeover delays. He talks about gathering operator feedback, channelling it to create innovative solutions, opening the door to increased production opportunities and empowering operators.

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