Abstract
The aim of this work is to present a quantitative evaluation of the benefits of applying the Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) implemented in a shoe mold company. Based on the application of thi...
Highlights
According to Ferradás and Salonitis (2013), Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) is a system that aims at reducing the setup time focusing on continuous and cost-effective changes
Meirelles (2004) argues that traditional production systems become more active with the implementation of setup time reduction techniques
The dissemination of the practices adopted to implement the SMED system reduced the time of the three types of the setup used in the CNC machines of this sector: (i) probe setup; (ii) part setup and (iii) tool setup
Summary
According to Ferradás and Salonitis (2013), SMED is a system that aims at reducing the setup time focusing on continuous and cost-effective changes. Mohamad and Ito (2012) pointed out that the main purpose of the SMED system is to convert all internal setup operations possible into external setup. Assaf and Haddad (2014) defined the SMED system as a methodology used for analysis and reduction of the preparation times of machines and equipment. This makes the machines stay in operation for more extended periods, allowing an increase in production capacity without the need to invest in new equipment or increase the production line (Mulla, Bhatwadekar, & Pandit, 2014) (Karam et al, 2018). The SMED system can bring numerous benefits to the company, among which are the reduction of decoupling stocks, the decline of the number of batches produced, reduction of unnecessary movements and improvements in the final quality of the product, as well as the flexibilization of the production systems (Costa, Bragança, Sousa, & Alves, 2013) (Mihok, Kádárová, Demečko, & Ružinský, 2015)
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