✓ Management staff
✓ Direct production employees
✓ Process engineers and Lean Management specialists
✓ Employees of maintenance departments
✓ Internal logistics employees
✓ the possibility of reducing production batches,
✓ increase in production flexibility,
✓ saves time and shortens the total transition time,
✓ increasing the availability of machines.
1 day
Basic
Closed training with the use of a simulation game
✓ define waste in the process,
✓ effectively collect changeover data,
✓ draw conclusions based on the collected data,
✓ design effective changeovers,
✓ streamline changeover operations.
1. Basic definitions
2. Data collection and analysis
3. The next stages of the SMED
methodology
4.
Simulation Game
5. Discussion of the results and benefits of SMED
More and more businesses are realizing that in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, time is one of the most valuable resources. In a company’s daily operations, the saying “time is money” can be taken quite literally. Every minute of downtime for a production line or a bottleneck machine translates into real financial losses for an organization. That’s why companies seek solutions to make the most effective use of their available time. In manufacturing plants, special attention is given to Non-Value-Added (NVA) activities—those that do not contribute value to the customer. SMED training and workshops offer a powerful way to significantly reduce changeover times and increase the flexibility of the production system. Discover how your company can minimize downtime costs and become more competitive by optimizing changeover times.
SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies) is a methodology designed to reduce machine and equipment changeover times to a single-digit value—below 10 minutes. This approach was developed by Shigeo Shingo, one of the leading experts in Lean Manufacturing. His method consists of the following four steps:
Stage 0 – Current State Analysis
Stage 1 – Separating Internal and External Activities
Stage 2 – Converting Changeovers
Stage 3 – Improving All Operations
Our SMED workshops are not just about theory—they are primarily focused on hands-on practice. A significant part of the training takes place on the production floor, where participants observe an actual changeover process. The entire team then conducts a detailed analysis and develops a specific implementation plan. Participating in such a structured changeover time reduction training provides numerous benefits:
Day 1 – Workshops
Day 2 – Workshop
Day 3 - follow-up
Reducing changeover time is a team effort that should involve not only production but also support departments. So, who should participate in the SMED training?
This approach ensures that all the necessary personnel gain a better understanding of the need for change and work based on the same, widely recognized method.
Companies that have decided to implement SMED have observed many tangible benefits:
"SMED training allowed us to reduce changeover time from 4 hours to 30 minutes within a few weeks. A great combination of theory and practice!" – Jakub P., Production Manager
"Thanks to the SMED workshops, we learned to look at the changeover process in a new way. Highly recommended!" – Magdalena Z., Lean Engineer
"Professional approach, lots of practical examples, and tools for immediate implementation." – Marek P., Change Leader
How long is the SMED training?
The standard training lasts from 2 to 3 days, depending on the company's needs.
Yes, our trainings are always preceded by a needs analysis and a visit to the production facility, ensuring that the trainer adapts examples and materials to the client's individual requirements.
Yes, every participant receives a certificate confirming the completion of the SMED training.
There are no special requirements – the training is open to anyone who wants to improve the efficiency of changeover processes.
