1st Edition
Quick Changeover Simplified The Manager's Guide to Improving Profits with SMED
A Quick Start Guide for Setup and Changeover Reduction for Managers
Quick Changeover Simplified: The Manager's Guide to Improving Profits with SMED, by Fletcher Birmingham and Jim Jelinek, is for companies that must implement a quick setup and changeover program, but aren't sure how to start.
The authors walk you through the process of implementing a mini setup reduction program with some quick changeover tools and concepts that won't overwhelm you. When you start seeing the results and you're ready to implement a full-scale program, they'll take you through an eight-step process that's easy to understand.
This compelling book is:
After you've read this book, learned the basics, and have successfully implemented a quick setup and changeover program, you'll see the results in shorter downtime and increased profits for your organization.
Getting Started (Preface)
Chapter 1: Committing to Quick Changeover
Chapter 2: Selecting the Project and the Group
Chapter 3: Preparing the Group
Chapter 4: Establishing the Baseline
Chapter 5: Separating Internal from External Operations
Chapter 6: Converting Internal to External
Chapter 7: Streamlining Setup Efforts
Chapter 8: Standardizing Improvements
Chapter 9: Celebrate Successes
Chapter 10: Every Second Counts
Final Thoughts
Biography
Fletcher Birmingham, James Jelinek
"This book is very insightful and informative for those who want to stay ahead of their competition. It is very easy to read, concise, and straight to the point - making excellence seem easy and seamless."
--Sasicha Wongchai, PhD, College of Graduate Business, University of Phoenix 12/12/06
"The SMED program has helped us realize greater manufacturing flexibility in the Molding area and all the associated benefits: lower inventory, shorter lead times and responsiveness to our internal and external customers."
--Linas Biliunas, Director, Manufacturing Operations, Kinetico Inc. 12/12/06
