ABSTRACT

This book provides an understanding of the complexity and comprehensiveness of the total productive maintenance (TPM) process. It supplements works by Japanese authors with guidance and detail on how the TPM process relates to North American plants or facilities.

chapter 1|9 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|10 pages

Success of TPM in Japan—JIPM

chapter 3|24 pages

Preparatory Stage of TPM

chapter 4|47 pages

Implementation Stage of TPM

chapter 5|25 pages

The Seven Levels of Autonomous Maintenance

chapter 6|6 pages

Unions and TPM

chapter 7|25 pages

Measuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness

chapter 9|12 pages

TPM and Benchmarking

chapter 10|8 pages

Successful TPM Companies