Total Productive Maintenance
Clarifying what TPM is and what it is not, this reference clearly presents the economic value of TPM and shows how to calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) that a company can expect.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Total Productive Maintenance
Part 1: Preparing for Total Productive Maintenance
Chapter List
- Chapter 1: The History and Impact of Total Productive Maintenance
- Chapter 2: Defining Equipment Losses
- Chapter 3: Overall Equipment Effectiveness
- Chapter 4: Activities before TPM
In this portion of the book, we will examine the activities necessary for a company to prepare for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). These activities include a clear understanding of what TPM really is as well as what it is not. We will examine the current state of maintenance management in the United States, while illustrating why improvement is vitally important to corporations. We will also highlight pre-implementation activities that must be conducted before any TPM program can be successful.
Overview
In order to properly understand the history and impact of total productive maintenance, it is necessary to establish a definition. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is maintenance activities that are productive and implemented by all employees. TPM involves everyone in the organization from operators to senior management in equipment improvement. It encompasses all departments including:
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Maintenance
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Operations
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Facilities
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Design Engineering
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Project Engineering
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Construction Engineering
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Inventory and Stores
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Purchasing
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Accounting and Finance
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Plant and Site Management
Goals of TPM
TPM has the following five goals (some texts call these pillars):
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Improving equipment effectiveness
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Improving maintenance efficiency and effectiveness
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Early equipment management and maintenance prevention
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Training to improve the skills of all people involved
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Involving operators (occupants) in routine maintenance
Improving Equipment Effectiveness
This goal, which insures that the equipment performs to design specifications, is the true focus of TPM. All remaining goals for TPM...
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