Interactive Game Supporting SMED Method

The aim of this interactive game is a thorough insight into industrial engineering method called SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die). This method is focused on reducing changeover time of machines or lines. The rapid changeover is nowadays one of the most important issues ensuring a sufficient flexibility of an enterprise. SMED game is designed for a flexible usage in terms of number of players involved in the game and length of playing time. Specifically, it is usable for one to twelve players and playing time can be set from one to four hours. Main goal of the game is an application of entire conception of SMED method.