Tag: SMED
What are the Origins of the Term SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of...
In my recent podcast with Ritsuo Shingo, one topic was the history of the acronym "SMED" -- it stands for "Single-Minute Exchange of Die,"...
Toyota Tour Thoughts – Yes, They Have Opportunities for Kaizen
I had a chance to go back to the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (TMMTX) plant in south San Antonio last week with a group...
Say No to "Quick Changeover"…
Changeover.comYou might be surprised to see that phrase. Say "no" to quick changeover?? That's a core method in the Toyota Production System, right? Well,...
L.A.M.E.: 5S Making Things Harder on Employees
Here's a follow up to my earlier post on 5S not being about neatness (or for neatness' sake).A reader submitted this anonymous comment that's...
Lean Diaper Changing
Sean Michael's World: Lean Diaper ChangingThis isn't from first-hand experience, believe me. Here's a post that linked to me from the blog that's...
Quick Changeover for American Airlines Center
Juggling act sets up rinkEven though I'm still a pretty die hard Red Wings fan, I live in Stars country now. Don't ask me...
"Open Wide and Say ‘Lean’"
By Dean Bliss (bio below)At the recent Shingo Prize conference, I was reminded of the power of Lean. Not just because of the...
Lean for High Takt Times
Mark's Note: After some of my adventures in blogging about lean in aerospace, I got a volunteer to add some perspectives from that industry....
KanBan vs. "The Pile" – Lean in the Laundry Room
By Bill Hanover, ThroughPut SolutionsWith seven children and two adults all living in the same house we have found that applying a little Lean...
Standard Work from the World of Nascar
WSJ.com - Requires Subscription:I love using Nascar examples for lean training -- quick changeover (external setup and pit stops), visual controls (the gauges on...
