
414 Quality management for organizations using Lean Six Sigma techniques
simplicity in design of parts, and trained personnel can be used for minimizing the
problem.
• Identication: All components should have a unique identication and a method of
recording corrective and preventive maintenance.
17.7.2 TPM metrics
The prime measure used to evaluate TPM is overall equipment effectiveness. There are
several formula variations. Plants can adjust the factors according to their needs. They are
as follows:
Overall equipment effectivenessAvailability Performance e=¥ ffficiency
Rate of quality products.
¥
(17.1)
Availability
Operation time
Loading time