Oppsetstid

Oppsetstid is a Norwegian term describing the amount of time required to set up or prepare a system, line, or process for operation. The word combines oppsett (setup, arrangement) and tid (time). In Norwegian industrial and operations language, oppsetstid describes the duration from the initiation of a setup action until the process is ready to produce at the required specification.

Typical domains for oppsetstid include manufacturing and production planning, logistics and warehousing, and event or stage production. In manufacturing, oppsetstid covers changeovers between products, including equipment reconfiguration, cleaning, calibration, and verification. In events, it can describe the time needed to arrange equipment, seating, or staging before the program begins. In IT or service settings, it may refer to initialization or deployment time when bringing systems online or switching configurations.

Measurement and improvement: Oppsetstid is often measured per batch or per lineup and can be decomposed into components such as preparation, changeover, and verification. Reducing oppsetstid is a focus of changeover optimization efforts such as SMED, standardized work, pre-staging of materials, and cross-trained staff to run parallel tasks. Longer oppsetstid typically reduces overall throughput unless schedules accommodate the window.

Related concepts include changeover time and setup time, SMED, takt time, and lean manufacturing. The term is most commonly found in Norwegian-language industrial and process-management literature and may be used to compare efficiency across processes and sites.