Introduction

Long setup and changeover times are a major productivity killer in plastic manufacturing. SMED offers a proven methodology to address this challenge.

What is SMED?

Single-Minute Exchange of Dies focuses on converting internal setup activities into external ones, reducing machine stoppage time.

Benefits in Plastic Manufacturing

SMED enables faster mould changes, smaller batch sizes, and better responsiveness to customer demand.

Implementation Approach

By standardizing procedures, improving tooling, and training operators, manufacturers can achieve significant setup time reduction.

Conclusion

SMED delivers immediate productivity gains and forms a key pillar of lean manufacturing success.