This book was written with a clear purpose: to provide a comprehensive and structured understanding of TPM, from its origins in Japanese industry to its modern applications in factories, plants, and service operations across the globe. While the concept of maintenance has traditionally been viewed as a support function, TPM challenges this perception by placing equipment reliability and workforce empowerment at the very core of organizational strategy. By integrating maintenance with production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement, TPM transcends departmental boundaries and drives cultural transformation.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of global manufacturing, the demand for higher productivity, cost efficiency, and uncompromising quality has never been more urgent. Organizations today face intense competitive pressures, rising customer expectations, and the necessity to operate in an increasingly sustainable and resource-efficient manner. At the heart of these challenges lies one critical factor: the reliability and effectiveness of equipment, processes, and people. It is in this context that Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) emerges as both a philosophy and a practical framework, enabling organizations to unlock hidden capacity, minimize losses, and achieve operational excellence.
This book was written with a clear purpose: to provide a comprehensive and structured understanding of TPM, from its origins in Japanese industry to its modern applications in factories, plants, and service operations across the globe. While the concept of maintenance has traditionally been viewed as a support function, TPM challenges this perception by placing equipment reliability and workforce empowerment at the very core of organizational strategy. By integrating maintenance with production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement, TPM transcends departmental boundaries and drives cultural transformation.
The chapters that follow have been designed for a broad audience:
Each chapter builds progressively, beginning with the historical foundations and principles of TPM, and advancing through the eight pillars of implementation, cultural enablers, metrics, and case examples of best practices. Real-world scenarios, illustrative tables, and industry case studies are included to bridge theory with practice, ensuring that readers can not only understand TPM but also envision its application within their own organizations.
This book is not intended merely as a technical manual on equipment maintenance. Instead, it is a holistic guide that positions TPM as a cornerstone of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and sustainable operations. It emphasizes the role of leadership, workforce engagement, and cross-functional collaboration in sustaining long-term results.
The journey toward Total Productive Maintenance is neither quick nor simple. It requires a fundamental shift in mindset—seeing every employee as a stakeholder in equipment performance, and every machine as a partner in value creation. Yet, the rewards are substantial: higher productivity, safer workplaces, reduced costs, improved quality, and ultimately, a culture of excellence that endures.
It is my hope that this book will serve as both a source of knowledge and a practical companion for those embarking on or advancing their TPM journey. May it inspire manufacturing leaders and professionals to view maintenance not as a cost, but as a strategic enabler of growth, resilience, and competitiveness.
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Engr. Adebayo Bamidele Olanrewaju
Olanab Consulting Ltd. | www.olanabconsults.com