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Maximizing equipment efficiency means maximizing its productivity – that is, achieving the greatest possible output (results) with the least possible input (costs). In other words, it means maximizing the equipment’s cost-effectiveness. Where Equipment Sits in the Production System Production equipment has become more and more important as production systems have…

Due to decreased warehouse space, consumer packaged goods companies are forced to have shorter production runs, which leads to increased number of changeovers. Agenda Training Objectives and Expectations To reduce C/O time by at least 50%; To develop training material to roll out across all production areas. Six major equipment…

SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) this is a set of techniques that make it possible to improve changeover performance and increase OEE. Objectives: Reduced downtime Increased flexibility Improved set-up time Goal: 75% reduction in set-up with relatively little capital Is not about: People reduction Set-up Time Definition Set-up Time:…

Have a mobile piece of equipment on production floor that is not hardwired? Usually these types of equipment don’t have lockable switch but power source need to LOTO to work safely. Simply attach Electrical Plug Cover Lockout to frame of the equipment, so it would be there when LOTO will…