Total Productive Maintenance

Total Productive Maintenance is a concept developed in Japan to prevent system failures. TPM optimizes and standardizes the maintenance concept.

To reduce machine failures and set-up times, TPM uses preventive concepts, among other things, so that maintenance can be carried out in a planned manner. This increases productivity and conserves resources. In this module, you will learn about approaches for implementing and optimizing maintenance management in a waste-free lean environment.

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Contents

  • DIN 31051 & 13306
  • The 8 pillars of TPM
  • TPM philosophy
  • Principles of lean thinking
  • Effective maintenance teams
  • Cleanliness and inspection
  • CIP for systems & tools
  • Creating effective checklists
  • Visual management, standards
  • TPM in store floor management
  • Workplace organization (5S / 6S)
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Planned maintenance
  • Autonomous maintenance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Dealing with short downtimes
  • Culture and occupational safety
  • TPM audit and benchmarking

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Key information

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a holistic management strategy that aims to maximize the overall performance of production facilities by focusing on eliminating losses, improving plant availability and developing a culture of continuous improvement.

TPM is based on the belief that all employees should be involved in the maintenance and improvement of equipment and encourages a proactive and participative approach to maintenance. The TPM methodology comprises various pillars, including autonomous maintenance management, planned maintenance, quality management, training and education, and administrative support.

By implementing TPM, organizations can not only increase equipment availability and reduce downtime, but also increase productivity, improve product quality and reduce overall costs.

TPM is closely linked to the principles of lean management and continuous improvement and has proven to be an effective strategy for increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of manufacturing companies.

Beneftits

  • Increased system availability
  • Improved productivity
  • Quality improvement
  • Quality improvement
  • Strengthening employee participation
  • Promotion of a CIP culture

Risks

  • Time and resources required
  • Resistance to change
  • Lack of continuity
  • Excessive demands on employee loyalty
  • Lack of integration with other processes

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