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 …
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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 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 …
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 …
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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