Increasing Productivity and Asset Reliability with Total Productive Maintenance
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a systematic approach that aims to maximize the efficiency, reliability, and availability of equipment by involving all employees in the maintenance process. It focuses on proactive strategies, such as preventive maintenance and autonomous maintenance, to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and reduce overall costs. TPM is valuable because it helps optimize limited resources, extends the lifespan of equipment, increases productivity, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ultimately leading to higher profitability and competitiveness in the market.
Understand the origins of TPM, learn the 11-Step TPM approach, and apply concepts and tools used in the approach to an equipment asset. Participants will understand TPM implementation steps and can apply the concepts and tools to equipment asset(s) within their operation. A mix of classroom and application of tools and concepts within a host company’s operation. Following the course, participants can achieve certification by implementing a TPM project. Certification requires the submission of a project portfolio that documents the application of concepts, tools, and results.
What You’ll Learn
- The knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to implement a comprehensive TPM strategy that delivers significant benefits to the organization.
- The fundamentals of TPM philosophy, its history, and its principles
- The benefits of TPM, include improved productivity, reduced downtime, and enhanced product quality
- How to develop a comprehensive TPM strategy that aligns with your organization’s goals and objectives
- Ways to identify areas for improvement set performance goals, and develop an action plan
- Why TPM tools and techniques such as 5S, quick changeover, autonomous maintenance, preventative maintenance, and visual management are used to increase equipment reliability
- Why leadership skills such as communication, coaching, and problem-solving are critical to TPM success
- The importance of engaging and motivating team members to achieve TPM goals and objectives
- How to measure and monitor TPM performance using key performance indicators (KPIs)
- How to analyze performance data and use it to make informed decisions that drive continuous improvement
Who Should Attend
- Maintenance technicians and engineers who are directly involved in equipment maintenance and reliability improvement and want the knowledge and skills to implement TPM practices effectively.
- Production operators who work with equipment daily need to understand the value of proactive maintenance, develop a sense of ownership for equipment care, and participate in autonomous maintenance activities.
- Managers and supervisors responsible for overseeing maintenance and production departments who want to increase their knowledge to provide support and guidance to their teams, align TPM objectives with overall business goals, and make informed decisions regarding resource allocation.
- Continuous Improvement Team members must understand how TPM fits within the broader improvement framework and how it can enhance equipment reliability and productivity.
- Quality assurance professionals who want to better understand the impact of equipment reliability on product quality and how to integrate quality checks and preventive measures into TPM practices.
About the Course
- Prerequisites: None
- Course Requirements: N/A
- Class Size: Maximum 15 participants
- Number of Sessions: 3
- Time: 8:00 – 4:00
- WedNET Eligible: Yes. This course is reimbursable under the WedNET PA state training grant at $2,000 per employee (subject to eligibility, funding, and compliance). At your request, our on-staff grant specialists would be pleased to assist you in applying for this or other funding programs available to reduce your net investment.
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