Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a holistic maintenance strategy that involves all employees in maintaining and improving equipment and production processes. It was pioneered in Japan (notably at Nippon Denso in the 1970s) and aims for “perfect production” – no breakdowns, no stops, no defects, and no accidents. By moving from a reactive “fix-it-when-it-breaks” mindset to proactive and preventive practices, TPM boosts Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and production integrity.