12 Steps for TPM Implementation

Introduction-preparatory stage:

Step 1: The top person's declaration of the resolve to introduce TPM 

The declaration is made in an internal TPM lecture meeting, and should be printed in an internal bulletin or newsletter. 

Step 2: TPM introduction education. 

Managerial staff: Staff of the same echelon are scheduled together for training General employees: Slide-show meetings 

Step 3: Formation of TPM promotion organizations and formal organizational 

models Committees, specialized subcommittees, promotion secretariat Formal organization models 

Step 4: Setting of basic TPM principles and targets 

Benchmarks and targets; prediction of effects 

Step 5: Preparation of a master plan for implementing TPM 

From preparation for introduction to undergoing examinations Start of introduction

Step 6: Kick off of TPM Customers, affiliated companies, and cooperative companies are invited Introduction-execution stage

Step 7: Establishment of a system for improving the efficiency of the production department 

Pursuit of improvement of efficiency in the production department 

7.1: Kobetsu-Kaizen Project-team activities and workshop small-group activities 

7.2: Jishu-Hozen Step method, diagnosis, and approval certificates 

7.3: Planned maintenance Corrective maintenance, periodic maintenance, predictive maintenance

7.4: Operation/maintenance skill development Collective education of leaders & education concerning transmission of education to members Introduction-execution stage 

Step 8: Establishment of initial phase management systems for new products & new equipment Development of easy-to-manufacture products and easy-to-use equipment 

Step 9: Establishment of quality maintenance systems 

Creation of conditions in which defects do not occur, and the maintenance/management of those conditions. 

Step 10: Creation of systems for improvement of the efficiency of administrative/supervisory sectors. 

Production support, improvement of the efficiency of related sectors, and improvement of efficiency of equipment. 

Step 11: Creation of systems for the control of safety, health, and the environment Creation of systems for zero accidents and zero pollution cases Establishment stage

Step 12: Complete implementation of TPM and level improvement 

Undergoing examinations for the receipt of PM awards; Setting sights on higher targets.

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