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Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. The Bottleneck Problem
  3. The Solution
  4. Results

Overview

This case study examines how a factory plagued by frequent product changeovers transformed their production flow through strategic compact SMT implementation.

Challenge: Frequent changeovers creating production bottlenecks

Solution: Compact SMT line optimized for quick changeovers

Result: 65% reduction in changeover time

The Bottleneck Problem

  • Product changeovers taking up to 4 hours
  • Changeover time exceeding actual production time
  • Large batch sizes to justify changeover cost
  • Customer delivery delays due to long lead times

The Solution

  • Quick-Change Feeders: Tool-free feeder changes
  • Parallel Preparation: Off-line setup while running
  • Standardized Procedures: Checklists reducing errors
  • Compact Layout: Minimal material movement

Results and Benefits

65% Less Changeover Time
4x More Changeovers
30% Inventory Reduction