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How an Auto Parts Supplier Cut Machine Changeover Time by 85 Percent
In this episode of The Operations Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a Detroit-area stamping plant slashed machine changeover time from four hours to under 40 minutes using principles from Shigeo Shingo's SMED methodology. They break down the three-step approach—separating internal and external setup, converting internal to external, and streamlining all steps—and calculate the financial impact: $2.3 million in recovered capacity from a $15,000 investment. The episode also examines why many plants struggle to implement these well-known techniques and what it takes to foster a culture of…
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