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(a) either produce the same in less time
(b) or produce more in the same time
The challenge for management is the need for clear strategies - in case (a)
to secure a future with a smaller operation without slipping below critical
mass, in case (b) to ensure larger market share or grow the existing one. The
rational choice will almost always be (b), as this has the greatest potential to
improve shareholder value and reduce unit costs. Taking on the entrepreneurial
role is the real management challenge (see Figure 2.3).

Milestone 2
Milestone 1 Refine best Milestone 3 Milestone 4
Introduction, trial and practice
prove the route I and standardize I capability
Capability
Achieve spark to
everyone involved start vision
Time 3 years plus

Input
Effort
Ownership
Responsibility

Figure 2.3 Developing capability

2.3 The potential to transform company
performance

TPM provides a route to support either strategy by delivering:
organizational activity which reflects the future needs of the changing
customer /economic environment;
an infrastructure to support team-based ways of working (management
and shopfloor);
decision processes based on systematic thinking to challenge accepted
practices;
team-based recognition and rewards systems which align short-term
activities with long term-business goals;
a focus on enhancing knowledge rather than defending your corner;
improved OEE to enhance supplier/customer relationships;
a mechanism to pull through improvements rather than pushing down
initiatives;