SMED ( Single Minute Exchange of Dies ) / Set-up Reduction reduces the time it takes to change form one product to another and therefore reduces process downtime.

Claudius Consulting provides the very best in client-centred Set-up Reduction / SMED training and consulting covering areas such as :

• Benefits of set-up reduction / SMED
• Forming the set-up reduction team
• Filming and observing set-up
• Documenting and timing set-up steps
• Converting internal set-up to external set-up
• Pre-assembly
• Standard and 'one touch' jigs
• Adjustment elimination
• Simplified clamping mechanisms
• Parallel operations
• Action planning
• Set-up procedure documentation and training
• Set-up reduction workshop facilitation skills

Sector experience includes automotive, aerospace, chemical, pharmaceutical, engineering, printing, food and FMCG.

In a recent example of where Claudius Cole provided set-up reduction / SMED training to a client, an 86% reduction in set-up time was achieved on a 3-axis tube bending machine.

In selecting a set-up reduction / SMED training provider, it is not only important that the trainer has set-up reduction / SMED expertise, it is also important that they are a competent trainer and hold a recognised training qualification. Claudius holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education & Training). This qualification certifies his competence in designing courses, training and assessing. Claudius has also achieved Certified Management Consultant status through the 'Institute of Business Consulting' which is the custodian of professional standards for management consultants.

Claudius runs both public and tailored on-site set-up reduction / SMED training courses. The regular public set-up reduction / SMED training course is :

'Set-up Reduction / SMED' Training Course - 1 Day - £250 + VAT per delegate

Set-up Reduction / SMED training - Contact Claudius for further details