Total Quality with Teeth

The benefits of total productive maintenance (TPM) are quantifiable as a direct contributor to improved bottom‐line performance. Describes the procedures for implementing TPM. Overall TPM aims to result in equipment that is easy to operate flawlessly, requires minimum maintenance effort and is capable of reliable, low‐cost, high‐quality operation. TPM is a practical application of total quality and empowerment of the workforce. It is an indispensable contribution to lean production through just‐in‐time manufacturing and is an essential pillar to those seeking world‐class manufacturing status.

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Year of publication:	1994
Authors:	Willmott, Peter
Published in:	The TQM Magazine. - MCB UP Ltd, ISSN 1758-6887, ZDB-ID 2024492-7. - Vol. 6.1994, 4, p. 48-50
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Subject:	Benefits \| Empowerment \| Implementation \| Lean production \| Manufacturing \| Performance measurement \| Productivity \| Profitability \| Quality culture \| Total quality maintenance

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Type of publication:	Article
Type of publication (narrower categories):	research-article
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	10.1108/09544789410062795 [DOI]
Source:	Other ZBW resources

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