TPM Common Misconception

TPM is by all measure and significance is well known and implemented in Japan where it originated in the 60's.

However, the fan-out so to speak in many other countries were full of maladies and incongruencies to the real intent and purpose of TPM.

One of which is the understanding that TPM is another PROGRAM...

Many companies start with vigor and much funfare, but as soon as the TPM driver moves out or is taken out, the TPM fades away.

Another wrong concept of TPM is that is a rah rah drive for 5S! Short sighted as it is , people claim they implement TPM because they are doing 5S. My goodness. Believe me, there are companies that started TPM with 5S and end with it.

Another misconception is that TPM is only for Maintenance people. And they think TPM means Total Preventive Maintenance. Thus, involvement are limited and is purely driven by Maintenance folks.

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God bless.