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SMED Methodology Implementation in an Automotive Industry Using a Case Study Method

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Nowadays is ever more important to reduce superfluous costs at industrial units.Only through such an approach the margin of profit could be increased.The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the contribution of the Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) methodology to reduce setup times in the stamping process of metal components in the automotive industry.A qualitative approach based on a case study is used to demonstrate this contribution.In this case study the application of the SMED methodology provides considerable gains in terms of setup time reduction (45%) through a better reorganization of the work and arrangements.According to the case study the application of the SMED methodology should be accompanied by a reorganization of work, training and the implementation of a systematic and effective method of performing of the various operations that are executed at the enterprise.

Source: International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management

DOI: 10.24867/ijiem-2018-1-101

Authors: Tiago Bidarra, Radu Godina, João C.O. Matias, Susana G. Azevedo

Institutions: University of Beira Interior, University of Aveiro

Language: English

Topic: Management and Optimization Techniques

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies, University of Beira Interior, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia