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The top-down and bottom-up realities of TPM 29

OEE reference period 60 per cent, current levels 75 per cent

Case G: pharmaceutical manufacturer
0 TPM project actioned as part of a four-day facilitator training workshop
0 Additional revenue generated worth €5 million per annum
0 One-off cost of implementation €2000

TPM champion: ‘I am glad we did not agree to a fee based on a percentage
of the profits generated!’

Quotable quotes

‘TPM is making rapid inroads into our reliability problems
because of the structured approach which we have introduced.
In the past, we have been shown the concepts, but we had to
work out how to apply them. TPM is a much more practical
and hands-on approach.’
Head of Continuous Improvement, European car manufacturer

‘TPM is an excellent team-building process which helps develop
the full potential of our people.’
Head of Maintenance
’Change initiated by the team through TPM is more rapidly
accepted into the workplace than when imposed by management.’
TPM Champion
’If used effectively, TPM could be the most significant change to
affect production and maintenance since Japan’s entry into the
car market.’
Manager, Continuous Improvement
‘The main thing I’ve learnt is that TPM is not an option for us,
it’s a must.’
Plant Manager after attending four-day TPM workshop
‘If you haven’t got the time to do things right the first time, how
are you going to find the time to put them right? Eventually
TPM gives you the time to do things right the first time, every
time.‘
Offshore Maintenance Manager
’TPM is a new way of thinking, the cornerstone of which is the
involvement of all our employees. The end result is a more
efficient factory, a more challenged workforce and most
importantly a reliable, high-quality service to our customers.’
Operations Director, packaging company
’The OEE ratio is the most practical measure I have seen’
Senior Manager