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Quick Changeover (SMED)

Run smaller batches without killing uptime.

Setups hide more waste than scrap bins.

Why It Happens

Tools scattered, programs missing, everyone waiting.

The Fix

Film one changeover. Separate internal/external steps. Pre-stage carts/kits. Parallel tasks. Cut one internal step per run.

Try This Tomorrow

Time your next setup; move one step outside machine stop.

Example

Setup carts cut press-brake changeover 32 → 14 min.

Builder's Truth

Speed isn't moving faster—it's stopping less.

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