2. SMED at Ryanair

3. 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%

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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