1st Edition
The Quick Changeover Playbook A Step-by-Step Guideline for the Lean Practitioner
This book covers the basics of setup reduction and quick changeover and data collection. It outlines the first pass of waste reduction through the implementation of the visual workplace and layout improvements. The book covers two quick changeover concepts: intermediate tooling and one-turn methods.
Setup and Quick Changeover
Introduction
Preparation
Removing and Mounting Components in Machine (Changeover)
Measurements
Trial Runs and Final Adjustments
Four Setup Steps
External and Internal Setup Steps
Data Collection
Introduction
Time Studies
Spaghetti Diagrams
5S and Layout Improvements
Introduction
End-of-Day Cleanup Procedure
Daily Walkthrough
5S Audit Form/Criteria
5S Tracking Sheet
Intermediate Tooling and One-Turn Methods
Intermediate Tooling
Visual Management
Introduction
Startup Boards
Work Instructions
Production Control Boards
After Improvements
Impact on Cycle Time
Low and Infrequent Use
Conclusion
Definition of Terms
Index
Biography
Chris Ortiz is the founder of Kaizen Assembly, a Lean manufacturing training and implementation firm in Bellingham, Washington. Chris has been featured on CNN Headline News on Inside Business with Fred Thompson. He is the author of multiple books on Lean manufacturing.
Chris Ortiz is a frequent presenter and keynote speaker at conferences around North America. He has also been interviewed on KGMI radio and the American Innovator and has written numerous articles on Lean manufacturing and business improvement for various regional and national publications.
Kaizen Assembly’s clients include industry leaders in aerospace, composites, processing, automotive, rope-manufacturing, restoration equipment, food-processing, and fish-processing industries.
Chris Ortiz is considered an expert in the field in Lean manufacturing implementation and has over 15 years of experience in his field of expertise.