Total Productive Maintenance
Many firms have moved to bring total quality management concepts to the practice of preventive maintenance with an approach known as total productive maintenance (TPM). It involves the concept of reducing variability through autonomous maintenance and excellent maintenance practices. Total productive maintenance includes:
Designing machines that are reliable, easy to operate, and easy to maintain
Emphasizing total cost of ownership when purchasing machines, so that service and maintenance are included in the cost
Developing preventive maintenance ...
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