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Mastering SMED; Single Minute Exchange of Die for Efficient Production and Risk Management

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Mastering SMED: Single Minute Exchange of Die for Efficient Production and Risk Management



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) in their organizations, leading to improved production efficiency and reduced risk. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging learning experience
  • Comprehensive and personalized course content
  • Up-to-date and practical knowledge
  • Real-world applications and case studies
  • High-quality content developed by expert instructors
  • Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
  • Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility
  • User-friendly and community-driven platform
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects
  • Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
  • Gamification and progress tracking features


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to SMED

  • Definition and history of SMED
  • Benefits of implementing SMED
  • Key principles and concepts
  • Case studies and success stories

Module 2: Understanding Production Efficiency

  • Defining production efficiency
  • Measuring production efficiency
  • Factors affecting production efficiency
  • Strategies for improving production efficiency

Module 3: Identifying and Analyzing Risks

  • Types of risks in production
  • Risk assessment and analysis
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Implementing risk management plans

Module 4: SMED Methodology

  • SMED framework and tools
  • Step-by-step guide to implementing SMED
  • SMED project planning and execution
  • SMED team roles and responsibilities

Module 5: Quick Die Change (QDC)

  • QDC principles and techniques
  • QDC tools and equipment
  • Implementing QDC in production
  • QDC best practices and case studies

Module 6: Standardized Work Procedures

  • Defining standardized work procedures
  • Benefits of standardized work procedures
  • Creating and implementing standardized work procedures
  • Auditing and maintaining standardized work procedures

Module 7: Visual Management

  • Principles of visual management
  • Types of visual management tools
  • Implementing visual management in production
  • Visual management best practices and case studies

Module 8: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

  • TPM principles and concepts
  • TPM implementation and maintenance
  • TPM tools and techniques
  • TPM best practices and case studies

Module 9: Continuous Improvement

  • Principles of continuous improvement
  • Continuous improvement tools and techniques
  • Implementing continuous improvement in production
  • Continuous improvement best practices and case studies

Module 10: SMED Implementation and Sustainment

  • SMED implementation planning and execution
  • SMED sustainment and maintenance
  • SMED continuous improvement and evaluation
  • SMED best practices and case studies


Certificate and Assessment

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. The course includes interactive assessments and quizzes to ensure participants have a thorough understanding of the course material.



Target Audience

This course is designed for production managers, manufacturing engineers, quality control specialists, and anyone involved in production and manufacturing who wants to improve efficiency and reduce risk.



Course Format

The course is delivered online and includes interactive lessons, videos, case studies, and hands-on projects. Participants can access the course materials at any time and from any device with an internet connection.



Course Duration

The course is self-paced, and participants can complete it at their own pace. The estimated completion time is 40 hours.



Technical Requirements

Participants will need a computer or mobile device with an internet connection to access the course materials.

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