How does TPM reduce loss and waste?

    June 22, 2004

    Downtime:

    • Equipment breakdown.
    • Setups and changeovers.
    • Lack of material or manpower.

    Inefficiencies:

    • Inadequate tools or parts for a repair.
    • Equipment design flaw.
    • Substandard material input.
    • Equipment deterioration (excessive wear, aging).
    • Poorly trained labor pool.
    • Blockages.
    • Pollution.
    • Safety problems.
    • Sporadic usage.

    Product defects:

    • Poor quality output.
    • Decreased yield.
    • Excessive scrap.
    • Returns, rework and re-feed.

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