TPM Fundamentals - The Solution for Business Environment Pressures

Why is TPM Needed?

The current global business environment is highly competitive, with companies facing increasing pressures and demands from various stakeholders. TPM (Total Productive Management/Maintenance) is one of the various improvement methodologies that exist to deal with these necessities. TPM deals with all aspects of a company, hence the "Total."

Fig. 1 - The Harsh Business Environment and the Need for TPM