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Experience shows that for every breakdown there are many contributory
factors. These factors are common to more than one breakdown. As such,
analysis of breakdowns, even where the specific event is a rare occurrence,
will highlight countermeasures which will prevent problems. The pillar
champions have the top-down perspective to maximize this.
Asset care is, therefore, the engine-room of continuous improvement,
providing:
0 evidence of change
0 increased understanding and ownership of equipment
0 problem-finding resources
0 a mechanism for locking in gains and problem prevention
0 a means of reinforcing expectations and raising standards
A commitment to reliable asset care is the first level of management
behaviour required to support continuous improvement.

1.6 5S/CAN DO philosophy
One of the first and crucial steps towards asset care comes from the application

Ton down chamnions (this month. this auarter. this vear)

Bottom-up activity (this week, this month)
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Core Core Key
team team contact
Figure 1.9 The TPM Infrastructure