TPM, short for Total Productive Maintenance, is a concept developed in Japan to prevent equipment failures. It optimizes and standardizes the maintenance concept. TPM is based on the principles of autonomous maintenance, aiming to increase equipment effectiveness, but has now expanded to eight TPM pillars – including continuous improvement, autonomous and planned maintenance, quality preservation, and application in administration – with fundamental components such as PDCA, Kaizen, and 5S serving as the foundation. TPM is a holistic concept and requires the participation and support of all employees for successful implementation.