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TPM IMPROVEMENT PLAN
There are three main stages to the TPM Improvement Plan:
| Stage 1. | Condition | The present condition of the equipment is determined. Areas for improvement are identified and plans produced for the future care of the equipment. |
| Stage 2. | Measurement | The current effectiveness of the equipment is assessed and used as a baseline for measuring future improvements. |
| Stage 3. | Improvement | The equipment effectiveness is improved. |
There are nine steps within these stages shown in the diagram on the next page.
Throughout this plan, the following themes should be applied:
- Restore before improvement.
- Pursue ideal conditions.
- Eliminate minor defects.
- Prevent causes of dust, dirt and scattering.
- Ask "WHY?" five times.
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