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Abstract

“The ultimate goal of TPM is to implement ‘perfect manufacturing’”.(Shirose 1992 p. 1) Originally introduced as a set of practices and methodologies focused on manufacturing equipment performance improvement, TPM has matured into a comprehensive equipment-centric effort to optimize manufacturing productivity.* “Total Productive Maintenance is based on teamwork and provides a method for the achievement of world class levels of overall equipment effectiveness through people and not through technology or systems alone.” [Wilmott, 1994 #783p. 1] This paper examines the basic concepts of TPM and reviews the significant literature related to design, implementation, and maintenance of TPM programs inmanufacturing operations. Investigation includes the organizational structures, human interactions, analytical tools, and success criteria associated with the implementation of Total Productive Manufacturing programs.

[Original: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Concepts and Literature Review by Thomas R. Pomorski, Principal Consulting Engineer, Brooks Automation, Inc.] 

* The commonly used term Total Productive Manufacturing reflects the comprehensive nature ofcurrent TPM implementation practices. Total Productive Management is also a term found in theliterature to describe TPM practices. The terms ‘Total Productive Maintenance’, ‘Total ProductiveManagement’, and ‘Total Productive Manufacturing’ will be used interchangeably throughout this paper.