Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)
About Event
Date : March 15, 2025
Venue : Ambattur Industrial Estate Manufacturers Association (AIEMA), Chennai
Event Brief:
The session provided practical insights into:
🔄 Applying SMED techniques to enhance manufacturing productivity
💡 Identifying & eliminating hidden costs in changeover processes
⚙️ Strategies to reduce setup times and boost operational efficiency
📈 Standardizing procedures to optimize equipment utilization
🎤 Faculty:
We were privileged to have Mr. V. Thiagarajan, former General Manager (TQM & Six Sigma), WABCO INDIA Limited, share his deep expertise on achieving lean and efficient operations.
🙏 Acknowledgments:
A big thank you to the Plant Heads, Production and Maintenance Managers, and Improvement Teams who participated with enthusiasm. Your dedication to continuous improvement is shaping a more agile and competitive manufacturing ecosystem!
