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Pilot process Roll-out evolution
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Figure 3.17 TPM implementation process

Trial and prove the route
This is the key phase for moving the TPM process from ‘Strategic Intent’ to
’Making it Happen’, concentrating on focused improvements on the pilots
using WCS’s unique nine-step TPM improvement plan and getting everyone
involved via the plant clear and clean activities of the 5S/CAN DO philosophy.
This phase also includes setting up the TPM infrastructure, including the
Steering Group, TPM facilitator and the TPM pillar champions.

Milestones 7 to 4 of the roll-out process
The roll-out builds on experience gained during the pilot process to ensure
that the four development milestones of Introduction, Refine best practice
and standardize, Build capability and Strive for zero losses become a reality,
so that TPM becomes a ‘way of life’.
In our experience it is vital to tailor your TPM implementation plan, not
only to suit the differing cultures and industry types, but also to recognize
the sensitivity of local plant-specific issues and conditions.

3.6 What is the ‘on-the-job’ reality of TPM?
TPM is different from other schemes. It is based on some fundamental but
basically simple common-sense ideals:
1. We must restore equipment before we can improve effectiveness.
2. We can then pursue ideal conditions.
3. We must relentlessly eliminate all minor (as well as obvious major)
defects, so that the ’six losses’ are minimized, if not eliminated altogether.
4. We can start by addressing cleanliness - eliminating dust, dirt and