Innovation of Quality
What Is TPM? A Beginner’s Guide to the 8 Pillars of Total Productive Maintenance In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, efficiency is everything. But how can companies minimize breakdowns, improve product quality, and empower frontline workers simultaneously? The answer lies in TPM , or Total Productive Maintenance . TPM is a holistic approach to equipment maintenance that aims to achieve zero breakdowns, zero defects, and zero accidents through proactive and preventative strategies. At the core of TPM are 8 structured pillars, each designed to boost productivity, reliability, and worker ownership on the shop floor. The 8 Pillars of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) 1. Focused Improvement Also known as Kaizen , this pillar promotes minor, ongoing improvements. Workers from various departments collaborate to identify and resolve issues that impact production. These "Kaizen events" aim to eliminate waste and maintain smooth operations. 2. Autonomous Maintenance O...