As per JIPM website, the TPM Awards for 2023 have been announced on 2nd February 2024. Before we go into the awards list, let us give a brief review of the TPM Awards. The Awards were launched in 1964. Initially, the awards were called PM Awards and were given only to Japanese industry. Later, from …
Autonomous Maintenance Pillar in TPM The Autonomous Maintenance (AM) pillar is a key component of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). TPM is a comprehensive approach to optimizing equipment effectiveness and reducing downtime, and by the involvement of all. The AM pillar aims to empower operators to take a more active role in the maintenance of their …
WHAT IS POKA-YOKE OR MISTAKE-PROOFING AND HOW IT IS DEPLOYED IN THE INDUSTRY What is poka-yoke and how it is deployed in the industry In the TPM implementation process, we come across so many Japanese terms. It is not possible to translate them verbatim, as Japanese connotations are very different from other parts of the …
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What are the functions of a TPM Secretariate and how it is established in a company? We are talking about the backbone in the whole TPM initiative here. The TPM Secretariat is the central nervous system that runs all TPM activities throughout the organization. It is a team that is responsible for coordinating and managing …
5-S: The Fundamental Tool for TPM or any Improvement Initiative Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is the most revolutionary approve to maintaining the health and activity of plants and equipment, involving everyone in the organization. While implementing TPM, the very first tool we make use of is the Japanese housekeeping tool, 5-S. 5-S is the basis …
Should you engage Consultant for TPM Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is one holistic management initiative which is striving for maximizing the productivity and efficiency of plants, equipment, machinery, and facilities by involving the total workforce in the operation and maintenance processes. TPM implementation requires expertise in many areas that include the use of maintenance techniques, …
TPM World Standard Arrives- PAS 1918 for TPM Not exactly an ISO standard, but almost there! At the request of JIPM, Japan, the British Standards Body has published a PAS (Publicly Available Specification), which is a little short of being an international standard. This standard, is termed PAS 1918:2022-Total productive maintenance (TPM). Implementing key performance …
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in TPM Normally, the effectiveness of the equipment is measured in terms of availability of the same. If an equipment is not available for a certain duration then due to breakdown, it is taken as a drawback of the maintenance system. On the other hand, TPM has a way of measuring …
Correction, Corrective Action, and Preventive Action as per ISO 9000 Normally we use the words Correction, Corrective Action (CA) and Preventive Action (PA) in a very loose sense and interchangeably. But they are essential components of the ISO 9000 quality management system, having specific meaning and purpose. management system standard. These actions are part of …
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TPM Activity Charts- An Essential Feature of TPM Activity Charts and how they are prepared and used? Whichever plant you visit that is either implementing TPM or has implemented it, you will find one thing very common. The plant would be full of charts and display boards. The employees would proudly invite you to their plant …
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What is TPM Circle and how they are formed? A TPM Circle is a small, self-managed team of operators, maintenance personnel, and engineers who work together to improve equipment reliability and efficiency. TPM Circles are an essential element of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), a comprehensive approach to equipment maintenance that involves all employees in an …
Organizing TPM walk on a shopfloor What is a TPM walk and what’s its purpose? Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a comprehensive approach to equipment maintenance that involves all employees in an organization. One of the key elements of TPM is the TPM walk, which is a structured walk through the shop floor to identify …
How to facilitate ISO 9000 external audit? ISO 9000 is a set of quality management standards that are used by companies around the world to establish and maintain a quality management system. An external audit is a process where a third-party auditor assesses the company’s quality management system to determine if it complies with ISO …
What are strategies to implement TPM in companies? TPM, or Total Productive Maintenance, is a management philosophy that aims to achieve zero defects, zero breakdowns, and zero accidents in the workplace. It is a comprehensive approach to maintenance that involves all employees and all aspects of the manufacturing process. TPM can help companies to reduce …
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8 Pillars of TPM The 8 pillars of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) are a set of key principles and activities that form the foundation of a successful TPM program. Each pillar focuses on a specific area of maintenance and equipment management and represents an essential component of a comprehensive TPM strategy. The 8 pillars of …
What are the objectives of TPM? Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a maintenance strategy that focuses on maximizing equipment uptime and productivity by involving all employees in the maintenance process. The primary objective of TPM is to eliminate unplanned downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and increase equipment effectiveness. Here are the specific objectives of TPM: Maximize …
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ISO 9000 is a set of international standards for quality management systems. The standards are designed to help organizations ensure they are meeting the needs of their customers and stakeholders while continuously improving their performance. There are seven principles of quality as per ISO 9000 that form the foundation of the standards. These principles are: …
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, there lived a group of merchants who traded goods from all over the world. They had built a reputation for offering high-quality products at fair prices, and their business was thriving. One day, the king of the kingdom announced …
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