SMED at Ryanair

Ryanair results 2016  from 2015 To 2016 Profit  43% €1.24 billion Revenue  16% €6.536 billion Average fare  1% €46.67 Passengers  18% 106 million Load factor  5% 93% Cost per customer  6%

Quick changeover key steps 1. The start: map the process steps 2. Identify external steps i.e. what can be done off-line in advance of machine stopping 3. Eliminate un-necessary Steps 4. Shorten the remaining activities. Aim for < 9 min changever

Ryanair passenger changeover 1. The start: plane changeover process steps 2. In-flight plane clean out, magazine collection 3. No seat pockets. No seat back adjustment 4. Eliminate queuing for corridors at terminal. Embark/disembark form both ends of plane to tarmac.

For more information on the benefits of SMED, and how to implement it effectively in your organisation, please contact: Pat Cullinane, B. Eng, Master Black Belt, University of Kentucky (Toyota) Certified Lean Manufacturing Expert pat @cordatus.ie 087-7727063