What is TPM. Explain the pillars of TPM.

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TPM stands for Total Productive Maintenance. It is a maintenance strategy that aims to maximize equipment effectiveness and minimize downtime.

TPM involves the entire organization, not just maintenance personnel
The pillars of TPM are: 1) Autonomous Maintenance, 2) Planned Maintenance, 3) Quality Maintenance, 4) Training and Education, 5) Early Equipment Management
Autonomous Maintenance involves operators taking responsibility for basic maintenance tasks
Planned Maintenance involves scheduling maintenance activities to prevent breakdowns
Quality Maintenance involves identifying and eliminating sources of defects
Training and Education involves providing employees with the skills and knowledge they need to perform their jobs effectively
Early Equipment Management involves designing and selecting equipment that is easy to maintain and operate

Accepted Answer

Total Productive Maintenance

Autonamous Maintenance

Focused Improvement

Planned Maintenance

Quality Maintenance

Office TPM

Safety,Health & Environment

Early Management

Training & Education

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