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One critical topic is the reduction in machine setup times, where the Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) methodology has shown significant potential. However, SMED is mostly approached as a technical tool to improve efficiency, but with limited emphasis on how its implementation can be improved through the implementation as a participatory and strategic approach based on structured workshops. This study addresses this gap by presenting the planning and execution of systematic SMED workshops to engage cross-functional teams in setup time optimization. The field tests were conducted in an automotive manufacturing firm. The setup time on a selected injection line was reduced from 48:30 to 29:41 min (38.8% improvement). Its broader applicability was validated with improvements up to 53.66% across other machines. 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