Synopsis
Written by two pioneers in autonomous maintenance development, this book gives more information on the concepts and implementation of the seven steps of autonomous maintenance than any other book available in English.Autonomous maintenance is an especially important pillar of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) because it enlists the intelligence and skills of the people who are most familiar with factory machines: equipment operators. Operators learn the maintenance skills they need to know through a seven-step autonomous maintenance program. Most companies in the West stop after implementing the first few steps and never realise the full benefits of autonomous maintenance. This book contains comprehensive coverage of all seven steps, not just the first three or four.By treating machines as partners and taking responsibility for them, you get machines that you can rely on and help maintain an energized and responsive workplace. For companies that are serious about taking autonomous maintenance beyond mere cleaning programs, this is an essential sourcebook and Implementation support.This book: Includes an overview of autonomous maintenance features and checklists for step audits to certify team achievement at each AM step Covers TPM basics such as the six big losses, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), causes of losses, and six major TPM activities Outlines an implementation plan for TPM and five countermeasures for achieving zero breakdowns Gives useful guidelines and case studies in applying AM to manual work such as assembly, inspection, and material handling Integrates examples from Toyota, Asai Glass, Bridgestone, Hitachi and other top companies.
(Previously published as 'TPM Implementation')
