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