Total Productive Maintenance

TPM is a world class continuous improvement methodology for optimising the effectiveness of production equipment. TPM relies on empowering operators to take responsibility for their own equipment to maximise the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Properly implemented, TPM can drastically reduce equipment breakdowns and minor stoppages, quality problems and changeover difficulties. The workshop is based on a series of brief lectures, practical exercises and case studies, which will enable delegates to set up, lead or participate in TPM teams within their companies.

Course Content

Introduction to TPM
- Background & history
- TPM goals
- TPM & Lean Manufacturing

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- The six big losses
- Measuring OEE
- Improving OEE
- Examples & case studies

Autonomous Maintenance
- Typical activities
- The seven steps of autonomous maintenance
- Autonomous maintenance and ''5S'' workplace organisation
- Visual controls and machines
- Co-ordination of production and maintenance activities
- Organisation and visual management

Implementing TPM
- Getting started

Stages of TPM Development:preparation, implementation & stabilisation
- Roles and responsibilities
- Implementation issues
- Benefits to operators, maintenance staff & the business