Lean - Setup Reduction

Lean: Setup Reduction

FASTER Set-up’s, SMALLER batches – Make only what you need.

  • Ability to satisfy customer demand
  • Greater Flexibility
  • Reduction in Inventory
The Key Concepts

Internal versus External time

Internal time is the time when set-up activities are performed while the machine is shutdown. External time is the time when set-up activities are performed while the equipment is running. Objective: Move internal to external.

The “FAST-TRAC” approach:

F – Foresight
  • Planning / Preparation
  • Pre-kitting – Tools, Gauges, Material
  • Point of use storage
A - Attachment
  • How are fixtures and tooling currently attached?
  • What other type of attachment devices can be used?
S - Setting Conditions
  • How is the fixture or tooling positioned?
  • What can be used to eliminate setting conditions?
T - Trial Runs & Adjustment
  • How do we establish the starting point today?
  • What can be done to eliminate trial runs & adjustments?
TRAC
  • Train
  • Record
  • Application
  • Continuous Improvement

These May Help!

Set-up Reduction
Set-up FORMS

You will need Adobe Reader to view the above Form document

Get Adobe Reader