Implementation of SMED Technique on the HKZ Production Line – Cap 4

The diploma thesis presents the implementation of SMED technique on the HKZ production line – Cap 4. They recorded the changeover on the Cap 4 line and precisely defined external and internal losses.

Problem

The diploma thesis presents the implementation of SMED technique on the HKZ production line – Cap 4.

Solution and Method

They recorded the changeover on the Cap 4 line and precisely defined external and internal losses. If we wish to eliminate losses not only on machines, but in the entire production process, we must first identify these losses. ** How to identify, measure and eliminate them is taught by the SMED technique, which was invented by Shigeo Shingo.** When we identify, measure and optimise losses in the entire production process, we must use the correct method and approach with the aim of ** increasing capacity, satisfying customers and generating the greatest possible profit.** Through analysis and optimisation of material flow, they will influence the entire material and information flow, explain where we have losses and in what way they will eliminate them.

Optimisation of the entire process takes place in production, in management and planning, in information transfer, warehousing and logistics. GKN Driveline Slovenija strives to ensure that the value stream in their production processes represents work that transforms the product into such a state, form or property that the customer is ultimately willing to pay for.