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TPM Procedures
In any modern manufacturing facility the equipment that is used requires a level of maintenance, in order to ensure that the manufacturing process is not disrupted, and the production plan can be achieved. In some industries, (especially those using continuous production), the plant would have to shut down for annual maintenance, where equipment is repaired, and critical components replaced. World class companies spend considerable time and resources, on maintaining their equipment, as it is more effective to have a preventative maintenance plan, than repair or replace equipment, when it fails. This is where Total Productive Maintenance comes in. There are several subsets of maintenance that fall under this process. These are:
Which type of maintenance procedure that will be used depends on the industry, production processes, and size of the business. The type of plant maintenance used can also vary from year to year, depending on the needs and market of the company. However, one maintenance strategy, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), has become increasingly popular. TPM is a manufacturing led initiative that emphasizes the continuous improvement philosophy. It also focuses on the importance of production and maintenance staff working together. This has been brought about largely due to the fact that as customer satisfaction, becomes the primary differentiator, businesses are increasingly sensitive to meeting customer's delivery dates. Adhering to the production schedule becomes critically important, and maintenance of equipment, has become an integral part of the manufacturing process. By insuring production and maintenance staff will be working together, the business should find that equipment issues are reported earlier, and production delays are avoided. The bottom line is that businesses that have introduced TPM have seen a number of benefits including but not limited to: a better understanding of the performance of their equipment, improved co-operation between manufacturing and plant maintenance staff, reduced maintenance costs and extended life of manufacturing equipment. |
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