Advanced Certificate in SMED Strategies: Streamlining Processes

• Unit 1: Introduction to SMED Strategies: Understanding the fundamental concepts and benefits of Quick Changeover (SMED) methodologies, its role in Lean Manufacturing, and the impact on process efficiency.
• Unit 2: Assessing Current Processes: Techniques for evaluating and analyzing existing manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and setting SMED objectives.
• Unit 3: Separation of Internal and External Setup Activities: Distinguishing between internal and external setup operations, and methods for converting internal tasks into external ones.
• Unit 4: Optimizing External Setup Activities: Strategies for streamlining external setup processes, including tools and techniques for reducing setup times and improving workflow.
• Unit 5: Redesigning Internal Setup Activities: Best practices for reorganizing and optimizing internal setup tasks, with a focus on eliminating non-value-added activities and reducing setup times.
• Unit 6: Implementing SMED Tools and Techniques: Hands-on training in applying SMED tools and methodologies, such as rapid visualization, parallel operations, and mistake-proofing.
• Unit 7: Changeover Simulation and Measurement: Techniques for simulating changeovers to measure performance, identify bottlenecks, and quantify improvements, using tools such as spaghetti diagrams and value stream mapping.
• Unit 8: SMED Team Management and Communication: Developing strategies for leading SMED implementation teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and promoting continuous improvement culture.
• Unit 9: SMED Case Studies and Best Practices: Analysis of real-world SMED success stories, exploring best practices, and identifying key success factors.
• Unit 10: Sustaining SMED Gains and Continuous Improvement: Techniques for maintaining and building upon SMED improvements, reinforcing the continuous improvement mindset, and integrating SMED into overall operational excellence initiatives.