Gemba Academy Co-Founder Ron Pereira introduces the concept of Quick Changeover, also known as SMED, and explains the many benefits of this valuable lean production tool.

Ron breaks down the 8 steps of Quick Changeover, and how to implement each one.

Ron explains how to use Quick Changeover in non-manufacturing environments like hospitals, construction sites, and more.

Watch Dawn, from Ram Technologies, complete an actual changeover of a press. This changeover will serve as the "before improvement" video for the rest of the course.

Ron shares some of the ways you can go about documenting reality, including a few valuable tips and tricks for using a video camera.

Ron explains how to use the SMED Analysis sheet to identify internal and external tasks.

Ron walks through the process of shifting internal activities to external activities, which in turn radically reduces machine downtime.

Ron explains how to streamline external tasks and identify internal parallel tasks that can be done simultaneously.

Ron demonstrates how to streamline internal tasks by eliminating waste like adjustments and motion.

Ron reviews how to practice and properly document the new and improved changeover.

Watch the new changeover over at Ram Technologies, a 66% improvement from the original process.

In this supplemental module you'll hear from Mike Wroblewski. Mike learned the SMED System from Shigeo Shingo, the man responsible for developing the SMED approach. In this interview, Mike shares some of the powerful lessons Shigeo Shingo taught him and his team.