What is the traditional industry target for Changeover Time?

The traditional industry target for Changeover Time is generally considered to be less than 10 minutes. This target aligns with lean manufacturing principles aimed at reducing waste and improving operational efficiency. Changeover Time refers to the duration required to switch from one product or service to another within the production process.

Setting the target at less than 10 minutes allows organizations to enhance flexibility on the production line, respond to customer demand more swiftly, and ultimately increase overall throughput. Achieving a changeover time within this timeframe supports efficient operations, reduces downtime, and optimizes resource utilization.

Targets of less than 1 hour, 5 minutes, or 8 minutes may either be too lenient or too aggressive, depending on specific industry capabilities and complexities of the processes involved, reinforcing why the less than 10 minutes target is more widely recognized and practical in diverse manufacturing settings.