1st Edition
The Quick Changeover Playbook A Step-by-Step Guideline for the Lean Practitioner
This book covers the basics of setup reduction and quick changeover and data collection. It outlines the first pass of waste reduction through the implementation of the visual workplace and layout improvements. The book covers two quick changeover concepts: intermediate tooling and one-turn methods.
Setup and Quick Changeover
Introduction
Preparation
Removing and Mounting Components in Machine (Changeover)
Measurements
Trial Runs and Final Adjustments
Four Setup Steps
External and Internal Setup Steps
Data Collection
Introduction
Time Studies
Spaghetti Diagrams
5S and Layout Improvements
Introduction
End-of-Day Cleanup Procedure
Daily Walkthrough
5S Audit Form/Criteria
5S Tracking Sheet
Intermediate Tooling and One-Turn Methods
Intermediate Tooling
Visual Management
Introduction
Startup Boards
Work Instructions
Production Control Boards
After Improvements
Impact on Cycle Time
Low and Infrequent Use
Conclusion
Definition of Terms
Index
Biography
Chris Ortiz is an award-winning author, esteemed leader, and a process improvement specialist renowned for simplifying complexities and inspiring actionable change. A 2013 Shingo Prize winner, Chris is an industry leader in decision-making and personal growth through his Paint It Red Philosophy. A bold approach that emphasizes clarity and confidence to cut through life's complexities.
He has authored numerous works on leadership and culture, drawing from decades of experience to provide strategies that resonate across personal and professional domains. Whether redefining operational systems or equipping readers with financial independence tools, Chris’s work consistently delivers transformative insights for achieving progress and peace of mind.
Chris has over two decades of experience in leadership development, process improvement, and organizational transformation. As the founder and past owner of Kaizen Assembly, a nationally recognized firm specializing in Lean principles and leadership training, Chris has worked with businesses across North America and Europe to drive efficiency, eliminate waste, and foster lasting cultural change.
