PCM Consulting adopts the best practices of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), based on the guidelines of the JIPM (Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance). The JIPM, founded in 1961 (initially as a division of the Japan Management Association, becoming independent in 1971), is the institution responsible for developing, certifying, and disseminating the concept of TPM globally.
It is internationally recognized for promoting operational excellence in industrial plants and across the entire supply chain, starting on the shop floor, leveraging productivity, and ensuring continuous improvement in manufacturing and maintenance processes.
The Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) is an organization dedicated to the research, advancement, and certification of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices. JIPM’s main objective is to empower companies and professionals with operational management methods aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing losses, and, fundamentally, promoting a cultural shift that tolerates no losses at any stage of production.
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), created and disseminated by JIPM, is a methodology that integrates maintenance, production, and asset management collaboratively. TPM is supported by 8 pillars of action:
Focused Improvement concentrates on eliminating losses and improving processes through specific actions for each identified problem. This pillar involves all team members in continuous improvement initiatives, creating an environment of collaboration and engagement. Key Benefits:
Autonomous Maintenance empowers operators to perform basic maintenance activities, such as cleaning and routine inspections. This reduces dependence on the maintenance team and increases equipment reliability. Key Benefits:
Planned Maintenance focuses on creating schedules for preventive and predictive maintenance. This reduces unexpected failures and keeps operations stable. Key Benefits:
This pillar ensures that equipment operates efficiently to guarantee the quality of the final product. Quality Maintenance eliminates problems that could compromise equipment performance and, consequently, production. Key Benefits:
Skills development is crucial for employees to operate and maintain equipment correctly. This pillar focuses on continuous team training, promoting a culture of operational excellence. Key Benefits:
TPM includes a strong focus on the safety and well-being of workers. This pillar aims to reduce the risk of accidents and improve the work environment, as well as seeking solutions that minimize environmental impact. Key Benefits:
This pillar focuses on incorporating preventive maintenance from the initial design of new equipment and processes, ensuring a longer life cycle and fewer structural problems. Key Benefits:
For production to be efficient, support areas, such as logistics and materials management, also need to be optimized. This pillar seeks to reduce losses in administrative processes and improve communication across departments. Key Benefits:
Following JIPM principles, PCM Consulting offers specialized TPM implementation services, tailored to the reality of each client. Our approach includes:
Stay ahead in the market by integrating the best TPM practices recommended by JIPM. PCM Consulting is ready to boost your company’s efficiency, minimize losses and promoting a culture of operational excellence.
Contact us to learn how we can help you implement TPM and transform the performance of your production and maintenance processes.
