Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) - Training Programmes
Industry Forum
Established by Industry for Industry to practically help manufacturing companies improve, Industry Forum has developed a reputation for high quality training and support in the application of best practice. The Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) are the originators of TPM and are the awarding body for the prestigious TPM awards. In 2007 Industry Forum became the first of only six Agencies outside Japan that are appointed by JIPM to manage the development of TPM worldwide. Caution should be taken when considering organisations offering TPM services who are not JIPM appointed agencies.
Introduction to TPM – 1 Day Programme
Overview
This course gives an introduction to the concepts and methods that lie behind TPM. Using the tried and tested JIPM approach, delegates will learn that TPM is much more than a maintenance technique and how it can become an organisation-wide improvement programme.
Course Structure
The course combines presentations, worked examples and practical application. Using a normal everyday example, a bicycle, some basic TPM concepts and techniques are explained and Applied using our Learning by Doing approach.
Who Should Attend?
The course is suitable for people who will be involved in the development, application and support of TPM within their organisation. It is aimed at all levels from junior staff to senior management.
Topics To Be Covered
- Introduction to TPM
- 12 steps of deployment
- Overlapping small groups
- The 8 Pillars of TPM
- Basic concepts of TPM
- 16 Losses and OEE
- Deterioration and reliability
- Achieving Zero Losses – Accidents, Breakdowns, Defects
Practical TPM – 4 Day Programme
Overview
This practical activity takes a progressive approach to applying TPM in a manufacturing environment. Building on the basic concepts at the heart of TPM the course gives a clear understanding of how TPM can develop into a company-wide Improvement programme.
Course Structure
The course is based around a simulated manufacturing process. This enables the practical application of the structured approaches covered during the course. The activity builds logically showing the cumulative effect of TPM which will aid application.
Who Should Attend
The course is suitable for delegates wanting to gain a detailed understanding of the concepts, structure and approach to TPM. It is aimed at those directly involved in the application of TPM. Ideally the company will have decided it intends to adopt TPM and candidates will understand the roles and responsibilities at all levels in the organisation.
Topics Covered
- The concepts of TPM
- 12 steps of deployment
- Overlapping small groups
- The 8 Pillars of TPM:
- Focussed Improvement
- Autonomous Maintenance
- Planned Maintenance
- Training and Education
- Early Equipment Management
- Quality Maintenance
- Office TPM
- Safety, Health and Environment
