Implementing TPM in the factory is a challenge posed on people made responsible to pursue it. To ensure success, there are at least Three things I have seen as most critical and important.
First is the need to have an experienced TPM Consultant.TPM like most systems is made complicated by people who are implementing it the first time around. It is made more simpler and implemented faster with a coach or a consultant.
TPM Consultants who had gone through the same path will make sure that the best ways and strategies to accomplish the steps towards completion of a Pillar is done. Eliminating the wastes in time, money and efforts.
Secondly, the TPM driver in the factory must be identified and should form the TPM Promotion Office which comprises of people across the organization. These group of people must all be trained and believe in the system.
TPM Systems needs to run through cooperation of the entire organization. Thus, participation of all sectors in the organization is harnessed in the TPM Promotion Office which formulates the plans and informs the whole factory about the progress against this plans. However, it must be noted that the TPM Office is not the one responsible for the implementation. It is still in the hands of hte area owners.
Thirdly and most importantly, the need for Promotions and Incentives. TPM is a morale boosting system filled with activities for the associates in the factory. Incentives and Promotions serves as the fuel or energy to continuously fire up the teams in pursuing their activities.
Promotions and Incentives need not be monetary. But it certainly will be very exciting for the associates to take part on the fruits of success of the company through their efforts. Most recommended activity are cross factory /cross country visits for the teams sharing experiences and team building.
There are many other factors and considerations but the above are major, major ones that will surely boost your TPM Success Rate.
God bless!
