A set of tools and methods for reducing setup time developed by Shigeo Shingo is called:
A) enterprise resource planning (ERP).
B) design for manufacturability (DFM).
C) single-minute exchange of die (SMED).
D) group technology.
E) none of the choices.

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Single-minute exchange of die (SMED) is a set of tools and methods developed by Shigeo Shingo for reducing setup time to less than 10 minutes or a single-digit amount of time. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a software system that integrates various business functions, while design for manufacturability (DFM) is a design approach that aims to simplify manufacturing processes. Group technology is a manufacturing technique that groups parts with similar characteristics for production.

A Set of Tools and Methods for Reducing Setup Time