Elite Industrial Solutions helps organizations reduce setup and changeover times through proven SMED (Single‑Minute Exchange of Dies) methodologies. Our SMED consulting services focus on improving equipment availability, increasing production flexibility, and enabling faster response to customer demand.
We take a practical, hands‑on approach to ensure improvements are achievable, measurable, and sustainable.
SMED is a structured lean methodology designed to reduce equipment setup and changeover times by separating, simplifying, and standardizing tasks. The goal is to minimize downtime while improving safety, consistency, and operational control.
Effective SMED implementation allows organizations to:
Increase capacity without new equipment
Reduce batch sizes and inventory
Improve scheduling flexibility
Improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Analyze current changeover processes through direct observation and data collection to identify delays, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
Separate internal (machine stopped) and external (machine running) activities to reduce downtime and improve preparation.
Eliminate unnecessary steps, simplify adjustments, and develop clear, repeatable changeover procedures.
Identify opportunities for quick‑release mechanisms, error‑proofing, and improved tooling design to support faster setups.
If long changeovers are limiting your productivity and responsiveness, SMED consulting can unlock immediate and lasting improvements.
