A novel framework for single-minute exchange of die (SMED) assisted by lean tools

Nowadays, the survival and success of companies depend on improving on-time delivery and cost reduction. To reach this target, it is necessary to get improvements, standardization, and controlling of the manufacturing systems. Therefore, the objective of this scientific work is to perform a case study, based on the implementation of new single-minute exchange of die (SMED) framework in an oil and gas company. This novel framework was developed based on a practical application of strategies such as improvements by ECRS (eliminate, combine, reduce, and simplify), standardized work (SW), and OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) control applied to the production processes. The findings achieved in this work showed setup time was improved by 91.6%, it moved from 1 h 44 min 56 s (6,296 s) to 8 min 52 s (532 s), and OEE increase 44.6%. And, the setup activities were standardized. Besides, on every workpiece manufactured, its setup time was measured and compared against to the target achieved. So, the novel framework developed has potential to provide competitiveness’ strategies to different branches of the industry.