Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Introduction

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is an integrative approach to equipment management that focuses on proactive and preventative maintenance to maximize operational efficiency and minimize downtime. This 5-day professional course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of TPM principles and practical application, empowering them to implement TPM effectively within their organizations.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamental principles of Total Productive Maintenance.
• Learn how to implement TPM pillars within an organization.
• Gain skills to drive Continuous Improvement using TPM methodologies.
• Develop strategies for effectively managing change during TPM implementation.
• Achieve a sustainable TPM culture for long-term organizational benefits.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance

• Overview and History of TPM
• Key Concepts and Definitions
• The Eight Pillars of TPM
• Benefits and Challenges of TPM Implementation
• Role of Leadership and Employee Involvement

Day 2: Focused Improvement and Autonomous Maintenance

• Principles of Focused Improvement
• Tools for Continuous Improvement
• Starting Autonomous Maintenance
• Operator Skill Development
• Daily Equipment Checks and Basic Upkeep

Day 3: Planned Maintenance and Quality Maintenance

• Developing a Planned Maintenance Schedule
• Balancing Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
• Quality Maintenance Techniques
• Addressing Root Causes of Quality Defects
• Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Day 4: Early Equipment Management and Safety

• Designing Equipment for Maintenance Easiness
• Life Cycle Cost Management
• Integrating Safety into TPM
• Eliminating the Root Causes of Accidents
• Developing a Safety-First Culture

Day 5: Office TPM and Sustaining TPM Culture

• Introduction to Office TPM
• Streamlining Administrative Functions
• Sustaining TPM Gains
• Role of Training in TPM Culture
• Review and Continuous Assessment Strategies