Linking Heijunka and SMED: How Changeover Reduction Enables True Production Leveling

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Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman

Linking Heijunka and SMED

How Changeover Reduction Enables True Production Leveling

Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman

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Personal-Lean.Org
17 August 2025

Time management; Production & quality control management; Manufacturing industries

Unlock the synergy between Heijunka and SMED to achieve true production leveling.

In today's fast-paced manufacturing environment, the ability to adapt quickly while maintaining efficiency is a game-changer. Linking Heijunka and SMED demonstrates how reducing changeover times (SMED) directly enables the practice of Heijunka-production leveling-the cornerstone of Lean manufacturing.

In this practical guide, Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman distils decades of industrial engineering and Lean transformation experience into actionable insights. You'll learn how:

SMED empowers factories to switch between products rapidly without sacrificing productivity. Heijunka creates balanced, predictable workflows that reduce waste and improve flow. Combining both tools supports true just-in-time production and sustainable competitiveness. Real-world examples, templates, and checklists help you apply concepts immediately.

Whether you are a plant manager, Lean practitioner, engineer, or student of industrial systems, this book will help you master the link between quick changeovers and level production flow, driving both efficiency and stability in your operations.

Includes:

A SMED implementation checklist Heijunka box template Example KPI dashboard for tracking results

Bring the best of Lean into your factory-make changeovers faster, production smoother, and customers happier.

By: Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman
Imprint: Personal-Lean.Org
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 150g
ISBN: 9798231702527
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 17 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, author, and university lecturer. He has published over 100 books and articles on Lean thinking, quality systems, and industrial excellence. He currently teaches Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo, an Executive Advisor and a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society, and consults for global organizations across manufacturing, public services, and education. With nearly two decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Soliman has trained professionals across the Middle East, including engagements with Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He has designed and delivered over 60 leadership and technical development programs, helping organizations build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Earlier in his career, he worked in various industrial sectors including crystal-glass manufacturing, fertilizers, and chemicals, while educating teams on the Toyota Production System. He has led numerous lean transformation projects, delivering measurable results and uncovering substantial cost savings by targeting waste across production and service environments. His lectures and training materials have reached over 200,000 learners via SlideShare, and his research is ranked among the most downloaded papers on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) by Elsevier. Dr. Soliman holds a BSc in Engineering, a master's in Quality Management, and postgraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He also holds certifications in quality, cost, and operations management. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the Society for Engineering and Management Systems (SEMS). His insights have been featured in SAGE Publications, Industrial Management, Lean Thinking, and other peer-reviewed platforms.