Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance

World Class Manufacturing (WCM) is a management philosophy that helps to
1. Eliminate waste & streamline the processes
2. Improve efficiency & effectiveness of men and the machine,
3. Optimize inventory levels and
4. The most important to improve employee morale

For an Organization to become World-class, we need world-class processes; world-class people & world-class machines/ equipment. TPM® is a tool that helps an organization to attain & sustain world-class machines/ equipment.

TPM® is the registered trademark of JIPM – Japanese Institute of Plant Maintenance. TPM® is a powerful movement for achieving the goals of zero accidents, zero unplanned stoppages & zero defects. Equipment & process reliability is improved by establishing a strong partnership between Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering & HR functions. It is a method to build a healthier factory using employee engagement – involving managers, operators, maintainers.