To begin with, the training needs of the operators, technicians, foremen, supervisors
and middle level management personnel were ascertained and adequate training and
knowledge was imparted to the employees to have proper understanding of the
underlying TPM principles and fundamentals. Further, plant visits were also organized
to various successful TPM implementing plants to motivate the employees by
demonstrating the potential of TPM initiatives in realizing manufacturing competencies.
The employees were also convinced and motivated about the achievements possible
through holistic TPM implementation, and the retardants addressed through counseling
and taking positive steps toward addressing the concerns of the employees.