In the quest for Manufacturing Excellence, so many companies have embarked on what is most popular, and good sounding systems available... till they find 5S TPM....
In my 28 years of Corporate/Manufacturing life.... I have seen improvement systems coming one after the other and frantically , companies always tries to jump in and join the bandwagon. Unfortunately, for most, it becomes a joy ride and they do not complete the trip. Once the leadership change, the system change. Are you with me? Did you also see this phenomenon?
ISO Quality Systems, Manufacturing Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Short Cycle Manufacturing, Manufacturing Innovations, Six Sigma are the systems most companies try to employ. However, careful study of each of the systems mentioned will tell you that all are but a derivative or a mere subset or tool or a pillar of TPM-Total Productive Maintenance.
Many are just the same thing as TPM but just labeled and packaged differently. Some are painted with color to combat the NIH- Not Invented Here mentality and made complicated by statistical tools, and softwares.
But, the best always will continue to survive and exist. And the best is simply the simplest, step by step, methodical approach to improvement. That is TPM.
Go back to the basic. Go to the origin. Do TPM.
God bless!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Foundation of Solid 5S TPM Implementation
Earlier in my blog, I talked about 5S as one of the basic foundation of TPM Implementation. Indeed, 5S is one and another is the Total People Involvement.
Again, by Total on TPM , this means from ground up and from the top to bottom. There must not exist any gap in between or from both ends of the organization. In fact, TPM must even get linked to people on the supplier and customer side.
I have encountered companies who had been vigorously pursuing TPM but when the leadership has changed, all TPM activities halted as the new leader wants to pursue another system, which in actuality is just a derivative of TPM.
There are also many companies, who have leaders not very well aware of the TPM Systems and their roles, that they relegate TPM to their subordinates, and abdicates their primary and critical role as drivers, implementer thus breaking the chain of the system flow of TPM.
On the other end, many companies have zealous leaders who are very familiar with TPM and is raring to implement, but the people on the shop floor are not familiarized or educated on TPM and thus, the implementation is done just for the sake of compliance and not because they fully embrace the belief on the concepts and system of 5S or TPM.
We need to ensure Total People Involvement exists prior implementation and the preparatory stage of TPM which is focused on training. TPM training and education must be complied with. This will ensure total buy in and total commitment to be involved on TPM for all the employees in the company.
God bless!
Again, by Total on TPM , this means from ground up and from the top to bottom. There must not exist any gap in between or from both ends of the organization. In fact, TPM must even get linked to people on the supplier and customer side.
I have encountered companies who had been vigorously pursuing TPM but when the leadership has changed, all TPM activities halted as the new leader wants to pursue another system, which in actuality is just a derivative of TPM.
There are also many companies, who have leaders not very well aware of the TPM Systems and their roles, that they relegate TPM to their subordinates, and abdicates their primary and critical role as drivers, implementer thus breaking the chain of the system flow of TPM.
On the other end, many companies have zealous leaders who are very familiar with TPM and is raring to implement, but the people on the shop floor are not familiarized or educated on TPM and thus, the implementation is done just for the sake of compliance and not because they fully embrace the belief on the concepts and system of 5S or TPM.
We need to ensure Total People Involvement exists prior implementation and the preparatory stage of TPM which is focused on training. TPM training and education must be complied with. This will ensure total buy in and total commitment to be involved on TPM for all the employees in the company.
God bless!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
5S-TPM is for Everywhere and for Everybody
5S-TPM is a "way of life". It started in Japan, but is not limited to Japanese culture. 5S TPM is also not limited to factories. 5S TPM is very applicable to stores, warehouse, clinics, hospitals, schools, private office, government offices, homes, etc. Yes, 5S TPM is applicable to your homes as well. That's why 5S TPM is a way of life, and is applicable everywhere and for everyone.
Pull out your wallet now, check what it contains. Arrange it and then insert it back to your pocket. Then, think of what you want to get from your wallet, close your eyes and without looking, get what you need. Did you get what you need? How fast did you do it?
Go to your fuse box, check out which circuit breaker corresponds to what power lines. Can you determine which is which without labeling them? Try labeling them now and you'll find it easier to search the next time.
These are simple applications of 5S TPM which can be expanded to cover anything and anywhere. You save search time by doing so.
And 5S TPM is not just about arranging and cleaning...it's all about waste reductions, loss reductions, safety and improvements.
You want to learn more about 5S TPM ....contact me... I am JIPM TPM Certified Instructor...
God bless!
Pull out your wallet now, check what it contains. Arrange it and then insert it back to your pocket. Then, think of what you want to get from your wallet, close your eyes and without looking, get what you need. Did you get what you need? How fast did you do it?
Go to your fuse box, check out which circuit breaker corresponds to what power lines. Can you determine which is which without labeling them? Try labeling them now and you'll find it easier to search the next time.
These are simple applications of 5S TPM which can be expanded to cover anything and anywhere. You save search time by doing so.
And 5S TPM is not just about arranging and cleaning...it's all about waste reductions, loss reductions, safety and improvements.
You want to learn more about 5S TPM ....contact me... I am JIPM TPM Certified Instructor...
God bless!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
5S as the TPM Foundation
TPM has two basic foundations. One is total people involvement and the other one is 5S Implementation.
However, make no mistake to believe that once you do the cleaning and arrangements of equipments, tools and workplace that you are already doing TPM.
Just like building a house, the very foundation must be made strong and stable so that the house can withstand the test of nature. Same with TPM, 5S Implementation prepares the workplace and the people.
5S TPM is also done in a systematic, step by step process. 5S TPM is not a one time deal, but a serious effort to define cleaning standards, and address areas and sources of contamination and abnormalities.
If you want to know the detailed steps of 5S TPM Implementation, contact me through this blog or my email.
God bless!
However, make no mistake to believe that once you do the cleaning and arrangements of equipments, tools and workplace that you are already doing TPM.
Just like building a house, the very foundation must be made strong and stable so that the house can withstand the test of nature. Same with TPM, 5S Implementation prepares the workplace and the people.
5S TPM is also done in a systematic, step by step process. 5S TPM is not a one time deal, but a serious effort to define cleaning standards, and address areas and sources of contamination and abnormalities.
If you want to know the detailed steps of 5S TPM Implementation, contact me through this blog or my email.
God bless!
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