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SMED – Streamlining Your Production Process

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Introduction: Companies are constantly looking for ways to increase efficiency and reduce downtime in today’s fast-paced business world. SMED, or Single-Minute Exchange of Dies, is a methodology for reducing the time it takes to change from producing one product to another. This technique has been proven to improve production efficiency and increase overall profitability for manufacturers. What is SMED? SMED is a technique for reducing the time it takes to change from producing one product…

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Planned Maintenance Indicators: A Guide to Improved Equipment Reliability

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Effective maintenance is critical to the success of any manufacturing operation. It helps to keep equipment running smoothly, reduces downtime, and improves overall productivity. One of the key components of effective maintenance is planned maintenance, which involves scheduling regular maintenance activities in advance to prevent equipment failures and minimize downtime. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of planned maintenance indicators and how they can help to improve equipment reliability. What are Planned…

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