Introduction
TPM is a management process developed for improving productivity by making processes more reliable and less wasteful.TPM is an extension of TQM(Total Quality Management). The objective of TPM is to maintain the plant or equipment in good condition without interfering with the daily process. To achieve this objective, preventive and predictive maintenance is required. By following the philosophy of TPM we can minimize the unexpected failure of the equipment.
To implement TPM the production unit and maintenance unit should work jointly.
Original goal of total productive management:
“Continuously improve all operational conditions, within a production system; by stimulating the daily awareness of all employees” (by Seiichi Nakajima, Japan, JIPM)
TPM focuses primarily on manufacturing (although its benefits are applicable to virtually any "process") and is the first methodology Toyota used to improve its global position (1950s). After TPM, the focus was stretched, and also suppliers and customers were involved (Supply Chain), this next methodology was called lean manufacturing. This sheet gives an overview of TPM in its original form.
An accurate and practical implementation of TPM, will increase productivity within the total organization, where:
(1) .. a clear business culture is designed to continuously improve the efficiency of the total production system
(2) .. a standardized and systematic approach is used, where all losses are prevented and/or known.
(3) .. all departments, influencing productivity, will be involved to move from a reactive- to a predictive mindset.
(4) .. a transparent multidisciplinary organization in reaching zero losses.
(5) .. steps are taken as a journey, not as a quick menu.
Finally TPM will provide practical and transparent ingredients to reach operational excellence.
Read more about this topic: Total Productive Maintenance
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