Application of single minute exchange of die tool in a food industry company to eliminate waste

Dynamically occurring changes in the economy and social environment require enterprises to monitor improve effectiveness of their production processes order remain competitive. The paper describes a research project aimed at improving flow materials by changing organization using Lean Manufacturing tool manufacturing company from food industry, which is characterized specific requirements legal standards. Among others, for organizing workplace allowing shorten time changeovers, taking into account were used project. effect implemented an increase efficiency 11% obtaining annual financial benefits excess EUR 100,000. It should be noted that implementation did not any capital expenditure. All tasks completed within working hours company’s employees.