With introduction to the foundation (5-S system) and 8 pillars on which the TPM process is built , the implementation of TPM program needs to be understood. This is generally done in 6 steps: 1) share your plans with the entire organization 2) identifying a pilot area, 3) restoring equipment to prime operating condition, 4) measuring OEE, 5) addressing and reducing major losses, and 6) implementing planned maintenance. Step 1: Share your plans with your entire organization Implementation of TPM starts with introduction of the program, creating awareness and understands the objectives and value it generates within the organisation. But above all it’s critical that management and supervisors grasp the importance of proper TPM procedures. If managers promote, introduce, and adopt a certain way of working, then shop-floor personnel will generally embrace plans much faster. Step 2: Identify a Pilot Area Identifying a work area, or a plant, or an equipment where the production process operat...

The Total Productive Maintenance Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a system of maintaining and improving the integrity of production, safety and quality systems through the machines, equipment, processes, and employees morale and job satisfaction that add business value to an organization. The dual goals of TPM are zero breakdowns and zero defects; this obviously improves equipment efficiency rates and reduces costs. It also minimises inventory costs associated with spare parts.  Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) was developed by Seiichi Nakajima in Japan between 1950 and 1970. This experience led to the recognition that a leadership mindset engaging front line teams in small group improvement activity is an essential element of effective operation. The outcome of his work was the application of the TPM process in 1971. Nippon Denso (now Denso), a company that created parts for Toyota, was one of the first organizations to implement a TPM program. This resulted in an internati...