An example of a training program for Basic Maintenance Skills to be taught to Operators. [Excerpted from the book "TPM for Executives and Managers" ] To apply for the TPM Award, you must already be familiar with TPM and have a functioning TPM implementation at your location with the following achievements: 2 years of activity and achievements throughout the facility in all eight pillars after a formal TPM kickoff. The plant must meet the criteria in the “TPM Self-checklist.”

Autonomous maintenance is a key pillar in modern manufacturing and industrial operations. It empowers operators to take ownership of their equipment, leading to improved reliability, reduced downtime, and higher productivity. However, achieving effective autonomous maintenance requires more than just instructions and checklists. It demands hands-on learning, skill development, and continuous practice. This is where the Training Dojo plays a crucial role. The Training Dojo is

The TPM Excellence award is a 3rd-party assessment of manufacturing plants conducted by the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance. Each year the JIPM opens applications for the TPM Excellence awards to anyone globally who wishes to apply for the assessment. You can find the TPM application infomation on the TPM Excellence Web-site. To apply for the award application, you must first create a free account, with your contact information at this web site https://jipmglobal.com/

Understanding Autonomous Maintenance "Autonomous Maintenance in 7 Steps" by Tajiri and Gotoh outlines how to establish an operator's routine maintenance system through a step-by-step educational program. This program assures that operators can and will remedy existing plant conditions. AM is one of the 8 TPM pillars in the JIPM Framework. My Journey with Autonomous Maintenance During the deployment of TPM activities at INX International Ink Co., I served as the corporate pi

The way Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is often understood in the United States differs significantly from the modern TPM Excellence framework promoted by the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM). The deployment of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in the United States is quite different than the JIPM TPM Excellence Framework of today. TPM was developed in Japan by the Japanese Institute of Plant Maintenance. Although TPM became known in the USA about 1994, it w

If you need a local, trusted, and vetted consultant for Lean guidance, check out the MEP. Contact your local office and invite them for a tour and a discussion to learn what might be available. They will not charge you for the visit. "The MEP National Network comprises the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP). There are 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The Manufacturing Extension Partne