TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE

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.       Introductory education campaign for the workforce

3.       TPM promotions (special comities)

4.       Establish basic TPM policies and goals

5.       Preparation and formulation of a master plan

6.       Invite customers, affiliate companies and subcontractors

7.       Develop an equipment management program

8.       Develop an planned maintenance program

9.       Develop an autonomous maintenance program

10.   Increase skills of production and maintenance personnel

11.   Develop early equipment  management  program

12.   Perfect TPM implementation and rise the TPM levels

TPM Benefits

·         Increased equipment productivity

·         Reduced  equipment  downtime

·         Increase plant capacity

·         Lower maintenance and production cost

·         Approaching zero equipment- caused defects

·         Enhanced job satisfaction

·         Increase in return on investments