What are the Origins of the Term SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die)?
In my recent podcast with Ritsuo Shingo, one topic was the history of the acronym "SMED" -- it stands for…
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Rituso Shingo on The Toyota Production System and SMED
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My guest for Episode #409…
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…
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…
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…
Lean Diaper Changing
Sean Michael's World: Lean Diaper ChangingThis isn't from first-hand experience, believe me. Here's a post that…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
Standard Work from the World of Nascar
WSJ.com - Requires Subscription:I love using Nascar examples for lean training -- quick changeover (external setup…