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How One Factory Cut Changeover Time 94 Percent With a Single Metric
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into a specific operational improvement at a Japanese auto parts plant that slashed machine changeover time from 90 minutes to under 6 minutes. They explore the single metric — 'internal vs. external setup time' — that drove the transformation, how the team applied Shigeo Shingo's SMED system in practice, and why most factories ignore the one number that matters most. Lucas shares the exact step-by-step process: video analysis of every move, color-coded tool boards, and a rule that no adjustment could take more than 30 seconds. Luna asks…
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