Single Minute Exchange of Die (abbreviated SMED) is one of the many lean manufacturing techniques designed to speed up product switching processes and decrease wasteful manufacturing practices. SMED is essential in increasing productivity while reducing waste levels in manufacturing operations.Shige...Read more

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Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), in contrast with reactive maintenance, which waits until equipment breaks before taking action, takes preventative steps to boost machine performance and prevent slowdowns, defects, or speed losses. TPM strives to maximize machine utilization while decreasing dela...Read more

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Human errors are at the root of most defects, and poka-yoke seeks to address them by eliminating their possibility or through preventative and warning mechanisms. This process may include removing possible errors (elimination) or making mistakes impossible through prevention and warning mechanisms.C...Read more

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Implementing 5S requires every employee's participation. Excluding anyone sends the message that 5S needs to be more significant for everyone involved. Clutter poses a safety risk that can lead to injuries such as tripping over boxes or losing tools, hinder productivity, and cause confusion in the ...Read more

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