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7
Planning and launching
the TPM pilot
7.1 Overview
To introduce the TPM principles, phdosophy and practicalities into an
organization, a structured, common-sense, step-by-step approach has to be
taken. This is called the TPM ImpZemmtation Process.
This chapter sets out an overview of the TPM implementation process.
The schematic shown in Figure 7.1 should be read in connection with this
chapter as we describe the detail of each building block and tools.
As mentioned earlier, it is important that the TF'M implementation process
builds on current good practices and to do this in a way whch develops:
0 ownmhip of the need for continued change and business performance
improvement;
commifment to use TPM as a key part of the change process;
0 skills and capability in applying TI'M techniques.
The pilot process is designed to fulfil the above objectives by creating a
model of what TPM can achieve. This also supports the development of
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