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1.    AM is The Culture Change Pillar. Poor AM implementation will inhibit the successful sustained implementation of TPM. 2. TPM is related to people, not only machines.  The fundamental cultural / behavioral change of the TPM AM Pillar requires a real commitment to training and education. 3. It is…

After completing Breakdown Analysis, one of the outcomes will be Human Error or Lack of Knowledge, meaning breakdown occurred due to: no Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or Training Process Guide (TPG) in place equipment setup instructions were missing or poorly expained OEM training wasn’t completed for all maintenance technicians (mechanics, millwrights, electricians etc.)…

The purpose of equipment maintenance is to sustain adequate equipment condition at all times in order to have uninterrupted production. There are two main objectives of the Effective (Planned) Maintenance Pillar. What are they? ZERO BREAKDOWNS MAINTENANCE COST REDUCTION Using the 4M approach, let’s examine a typical “Before PM” situation.…