Changeover

  A changeover is the work required to change a specific machine, resource, work center or line from making the last good piece of an item to making the first good piece of another item.  That means that if the first good piece after the changeover is not good the changeover is not complete.  

Click on the Picture to Learn About More Lean Tools.

Examples of Changeovers:

1. Changing tooling in a shop.
2. Changing tires on a car.
3. Changing a lens on a camera.
4. Setting up a room for a new patient.

​To learn more about changeovers and how you can improve changeover times visit our recent post in Listen to the Gemba entitled:  Changing things Around.

Challenge

• What examples of a changeover can you think of?  Share with us in the comments section below and receive a coupon for one of Lean Strategies International LLC's Training Courses.

Learn about more Lean Tools Here!