The Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a proactive maintenance strategy designed to improve the overall equipment effectiveness.

TPM is a judicious combination of an autonomous maintenance methodology by involving all concerned employees along with a systematic implementation of dynamic predictive maintenance.

The aim of an effective TPM Implementation is to make the organisation efficient and effective with the lowest cost, zero waste and excellent quality. The dire need to make effective use of its resources, technology, equipment, knowledge and skill of its people is the ground rule for implementation.

Objectives of the TPM:

• To maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through total employee involvement.
• To improve the equipment reliability and maintainability which will improve quality and productivity.
• To ensure maximum economy in equipment and management for the entire life of the equipment.
• To cultivate the equipment-related expertise among operators and skills among operators.
• To create an enthusiastic work environment.