Category: TPM / Continuous Improvement
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TPM Implementation: Total Productive Maintenance®
TPM, in its most basic sense, is a management philosophy that emphasizes the systematic elimination of waste and is implemented through technologies such as 5S, Manufacturing Cells, SMED, etc. Based on customer needs, it aims to reorganize the internal processes of the company's various departments…
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SMED – Rapid Machine Preparation – Theoretical and Practical Course
What is SMED and when is it applied? SMED = Single Minute Exchange of Die – Quick Machine Setup – Quick Tool Change. SMED is the acronym for Single Minute Exchange of Die: changing tools in (a few) minutes. This concept introduces the idea that, in general, any machine changeover or initialization…
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Theoretical and Practical Course on the Education and Training Pillar: The Pillar of Pillars.
For TPM, companies grow and progress by continuously developing their human resources and ensuring that all employees reach their full potential. To achieve this, the role of the Pillar is to provide ongoing training to all employees in what truly matters. During the course, we place special emphasis on practical aspects and how to…
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TPM Facilitator Training Course – Total Productive Maintenance. Industrial Management System
“In terms of results, TPM means reducing work in process, improving productivity, and lowering costs. But the real objective is to develop the capabilities of each individual and thus generate extremely high motivation.” Michikazu Tanaka (former director of Daihatsu) TPM® is a registered trademark of the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance. OBJECTIVE OF…
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Taranto
We are providing training and consulting on 5S and TPM to the San Juan plants in order to obtain the Deming Prize for Quality. See: The Pillars of TPM (An implementation strategy consistent with Lean Manufacturing)
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5 “S” Program: Seeds of Organizational Change
We partner with consulting firms in Latin America to teach theoretical and practical courses.