Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
TPM, which focuses on people and is an integral part of TQM, defines the organization of maintenance
work by applying the following actions[26]:
• Cultivate a sense of ownership in the operator by introducing autonomous operator maintenance, whereby
the operator takes responsibility for the primary care of his/her plant. The tasks involved include routine
inspection, lubrication, adjustments, minor repairs, as well as the cleanliness and tidiness of his/her workspace.
• Optimize the operator’s skills and knowledge of his/her plant in order to maximize operating effectiveness.
The operator is thus mobilized to detect any early signs of deterioration, wear, maladjustment, oil
leaks, or loose parts. He/she should regard it as his/her duty to propose improvement suggestions to
eliminate losses due to a sub-optimal or breakdown performance of the plant