TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) is a holistic approach to equipment maintenance that strives to achieve perfect production
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 that add business value to an organization.
- No Breakdowns
- No Small Stops or Slow Running
- No Defects
- No Accidents – as a safe working environment
The 8 Pillars
The eight pillars of TPM are mostly focused on proactive and preventive techniques for improving equipment reliability:
- Autonomous Maintenance
- Focused Improvement
- Planned Maintenance
- Quality management
- Early/equipment management
- Education and Training
- Administrative & office TPM
- Safety Health Environmental conditions
With the help of these pillars we can increase productivity. Manufacturing support
This is one of 3 parts article, discussing the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
Part 1: TPM and 8 Pillars
Part 2: TPM and 5S
Part 3: TPM and 8 Wastes