A plain English guide, setting out why TPM is so much more than operator maintenance. The TPM road map is characterised by practical workplace activities leading to increased operational reliability and year on year gains in performance. The practical nature of TPM increases shop floor problem ownership, develops skills and facilitates cross functional collaboration. It is a blueprint for organisational development and cultural change.
TPM was originally translated from the Japanese creators as Total Productive Maintenance. This guide also illustrates why TPM is more aptly translated as Total Productive Manufacturing.
