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TOTAL PRODUCTIVE  MAINTENANCE Origins of TPM Dr. Deming introduced statistical analysis and used the resulting data to control the quality during the manufacturing. Some general concepts of TQM did not work well in the maintenance environments. The need to go further than preventive maintenance was quickly recognized by companies who were committed to TQM. Maintenance becomes integral part of TQM in early 90’s. Requirements for fundamental improvements ·          Increasing the motivation- changing the people attitude. ·          Increase competency and people skills. ·          Improving the work environment, so that it supports the establishment of a program for implementing TPM. Steps involved in the implementation of the TPM 1.        Announcement to introduced TPM 2.        Intr...

INTRODUCTION TO PDCA CYCLE Initially PDCA cycle is developed by Shewhart’s named PDSA (PLAN DO STUDY ACT) but later the Dr. William Edwards makes changes and made it PDCA (PLAN DO CHECK ACT).                                                          PLAN- ·          Form the team. ·          Established objectives and goals. ·          Define the problem. ·          Brainstorming potential causes of problem. ·          Identify and agree potential root causes. DO- ·          Implement solution. ·          Carry out the small-scale study. ·   ...

INTRODUCTION to PPAP Initially PPAP developed by AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) in 1993 by taking an input from – FORD, CHRYSLER, AND GM. AIAG’S 2006 is the most recent version and its forth edition. Now a days PPAP has spread to many industries beyond the automotive. Purpose of the PPAP As the customer provided the documents and required specification through PPAP the manufacturer confirms-   We have understood the requirement properly.    Process has the potential to produced product consistently meeting the requirements during an actual production run at the quoted production rate.         PPAP Submission levels   LEVEL 1 Production warrant and appearance record LEVEL 2 Production warrant, Product samples, and Dimensional results LEVEL 3 Production warrant, Product samples, and complete supporting data LEVEL 4 Production warrant, and other requirements by customer LEVEL 5 Production warrant, Product samples, and complete sup...