Which of the following techniques dramatically shortens changeover times?

The correct answer is D. Single minute exchange of dies (SMED). Explanation:Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) is a cluster of techniques for dramatically shortening the time to complete a changeover. Shigeo Shingo, a Japanese industrial engineer, first conceptualized SMED whose pioneering work reduced changeover times by a factor of 20…

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AContinuous flow
BStandard work
CWork in process (WIP)
DSingle minute exchange of dies (SMED)

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Explanation:Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) is a cluster of techniques for dramatically shortening the time to complete a changeover. Shigeo Shingo, a Japanese industrial engineer, first conceptualized SMED whose pioneering work reduced changeover times by a factor of 20 across a wide range of manufacturing companies.

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