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Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)

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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

 

The Four Lean Principles That Transform Service Delivery

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Lean Principles are a Scrum project management methodology that promotes waste elimination. While initially developed for manufacturing purposes, these principles have since found widespread application within service delivery.Lean begins by identifying value. Any process or activity that doesn't ad...Read more