Flexibility in the glass packaging industry

Context

• Glass packaging manufacturing industry

• A group with 12 factories in various countries

• Some of the factories are world leaders in terms of efficiency

Problem

• Part number changeover time too long

• A key factor in line efficiency

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Approach

• Use of the SMED methodology

• Optimisation of the changeover process through:

  • Standardisation and improvement of changeover preparation

  • Improvements to equipment and tools

  • Implementation of Standard work

  • Crosss-training of the changeover team

  • Improved communication and coordination of tasks

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Results

After 3 months:

• A 10% improvement in the Job Change Indicator.