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Autonomous inspection i Product quality

Cheral inspection 1 Knows the function
and structure of
Cleaning and lubrication equipment
, I] 4 standards i
1

procedures of equipment

Figure 4.7 Seven steps for developing autonomous maintenance

These cover the seven steps of autonomous maintenance, but provide the
structure and discipline to link the process to progress the other principles
incorporated within the measurement and problem prevention cycles.
One of the key points that the reader should now appreciate is that no
rocket science is involved in the concept of TPM: it is basically sound common
sense.
The reality of implementation is that both autonomous maintenance and
planned maintenance must be implemented in parallel. This is why WCS
have developed the concept of asset care to formally integrate production
and maintenance stepwise improvement. Unless the actions of the other pillars
support their efforts, progress will be slow.

4.4 Fourth principle: continuous skill

development
The whole emphasis of TPM, and hence the three-cycle, nine-step improvement
plan, is geared to taking its participants - whether the Chief Executive or the
operators and maintainers - on a journey from innocence to excellence
(Figure 4.8).
Training is about learning and understanding. The best and only way to
retain our learning and understanding is through experience. Learning is best
retained by a series of well-structured and relevant single-point lessons. There
is only one way to learn TPM, and that is to actually go and do if! However,
preparation and awareness are also all-important before putting it into practice.
So we have to proceed with thought, planning, care and 100 per cent attention
to detail.