I am planning a tool to support the analysis and reduction of changeover time using SMED. As in LineBalance, the starting point will be a detailed breakdown of activities, their duration and the people responsible for them.
From observations to an improvement plan
The analysis will help distinguish activities performed while a machine is stopped from those that can be prepared in advance. It will also show waiting time, unnecessary movement and opportunities for several people to work in parallel.
The result will include an activity table and a set of charts, including Gantt charts. These will make it possible to compare the current changeover with proposed improvements. I want the tool to help turn process observations into a practical improvement plan.
If you would like early access or have requirements I should consider while developing the tool, contact me .