We expect our machine to work without failures, produce high quality output, & at the same time consume

very less manpower, raw material, energy, etc. But this is possible when the approach is towards identifying the losses & eliminating them. TPM provides means to achieve & maintain levels of productivity.

A company-wide team-based effort to build quality into equipment & to improve overall equipment effectiveness. Total: - All employees are involved. - It aims to eliminate all accidents, defects & breakdowns. Productivity: - Actions are performed while production goes on. - Troubles for production are minimized. Maintenance: - Keep in good condition. - Repair, Clean & Lubricate.

TPM is a plant improvement methodology which enables continuous and rapid improvement empowerment, and closed-loop measurement of through use of employee involvement, employee results.

 TPM

is a Japanese idea that can be traced back to 1951 when preventive maintenance was introduced into Japan from the USA. Nippondenso, part of Toyota, was the first company in Japan to introduce plant wide preventive maintenance in 1960. In INDIA, Vikram Cements was the 1st org. to implement TPM.

 Aims

at getting efficient use of equipments. Establish a total PM system encompassing preventive maintenance, engineers, equipment operators & maintenance workers. Promotes & implements PM through small group or team activities. TPM is deployed through a unique 8 Pillar approach for easy deployment in any industry of any age.

Toaim for maximum economy in equipment for its To maximize overall equipment entire life effectiveness (Zero breakdowns and failures,
Zero accident, and Zero defects etc) through total employee involvement To cultivate equipment-related expertise and skills among operators

To improve equipment reliability and To create a vigorous and enthusiastic work and to maintainability as contributors to quality
environment raise productivity

Three main reasons:

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It guarantees dramatic results (Significant tangible results)

Reduce equipment breakdowns Minimize idle time and minor stops Less quality defects and claims Increase productivity Reduce manpower and cost Lower inventory Reduce accidents

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Announce Top Managements Decision to Introduce TPM Launch Educational Campaign Create Organizations to Promote TPM Establish Basic TPM Policies and Goals Formulate a Master Plan for TPM Development Hold TPM Kickoff Improve Equipment Effectiveness Establish an Autonomous Maintenance Program for Operators Set-up a Scheduled Maintenance Program for the Maintenance Department Conduct Training to Improve Operation and Maintenance Skills Develop Initial Equipment Management Program Implement TPM Fully and Aim for Higher Goals

 For

the company employees

Higher Overall Equipment Effectiveness Less pressure on maintenance for urgent repairs Less firefighting to repair to recover Less pressure on production machines from breakdown losses Lower operating costs Better cooperation between maintenance, production, and other departments meet commitments to customers Better able to Reduced chance of accidents in the world marketplace Improved ability to compete Higher job satisfaction Improved job security