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TPM Lean Production

TPM Lean Production

Total productive maintenance, or TPM is a program that can help a facility to keep their machines in operation as much as possible. It is generally considered a part of the LEAN methodologies as it greatly reduces downtime, which is a form of waste. While the goal is simple (improved machine production) it is actually

Tony Ferraro | August 1, 2016 | Lean | Lean Production, TPM


Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Explained

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Explained

Understanding Total Productive Maintenance Total Productive Maintenance, or the acronym TPM, gets tossed around in Lean and general business circles often enough, but an understanding of the idea escapes most people. In general, TPM has a few different goals. In a quick and dirty sense, these are… To eliminate breakdowns To eliminate small stops or

Tony Ferraro | December 19, 2014 | Lean, Safety Solutions | TPM