Quick Changeover (SMED) Training
Optimize changeovers, reduce downtime, increase flexibility
In today’s fast-paced production environment, flexibility and responsiveness are just as critical as efficiency. Our Quick Changeover (SMED) training equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to dramatically reduce changeover times — unlocking productivity, minimizing inventory, and improving flow.
Identify elements, shift internal to external, shorten elements.
A step-by-step process.
Do more changeovers!
Many production environments focus on keeping machines running as much as possible to maximize output. However, this mindset often ignores the benefits of frequent changeovers — such as lower inventory, smaller batch sizes, and increased responsiveness. This training challenges that traditional thinking and demonstrates how optimized changeovers can drive real value.
Twice the changeovers, half the inventory.
Optimizing changeovers is a step-by-step process
Participants will learn how to reduce changeover time by separating internal and external activities, streamlining processes, and applying proven SMED techniques.
Beyond theory, the training includes a hands-on LEGO simulation where participants perform a full SMED optimization step by step. This practical exercise reinforces the methods taught and shows how they can be directly applied on the shop floor.
Do SMED with our LEGO gears. With every iteration, the transition from slow to fast becomes smoother.
Understand the benefits
The course provides a clear overview of the benefits and boundary conditions of frequent changeovers — including when to change, how often, and how to balance flexibility with efficiency. By the end of the session, participants will understand how to reduce lost production time and apply quick changeover methods effectively in their own environment.
Whether you’re looking to boost OEE, reduce inventory, or increase scheduling flexibility, this training delivers the tools and mindset needed to make quick changeovers a competitive advantage.
They are experts on SMED, because they know about the benefits. And so will you!
You will Learn:
- Understand the rinciples of SMED
- Reduce Changeover Time
- Internal vs. External Activities
- Reduce Non-Value-Adding Activities
- Impact on Inventory
- Strategic Changeovers
Requirements:
Lean Basic training or equivalent level of experience is recommended.
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for production managers, process engineers, Lean practitioners, and anyone responsible for improving efficiency on the shop floor.
Price: €790.- (excl. VAT)
Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours Total)