Setup time definition
/What is Setup Time?
Setup time is the interval needed to adjust the settings on a machine, so that it is ready to process a job. Shortening the amount of setup time is critical for engaging in short production runs, so that a business can more easily engage in just-in-time production. When this is done, a business can profitably run smaller batches of products, since there is a reduced setup cost associated with each incremental unit.
Many organizations have roving setup analysis teams that rotate through their production lines, employing best practices to analyze and compress machine setup times.