What is Total Productive Maintenance?

TPM is a Lean manufacturing approach that empowers both operators and maintenance teams to take responsibility for equipment performance, aiming for zero losses in safety, quality, and productivity.

TPM improves overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), reduces unplanned maintenance, increases safety, lowers costs, and boosts operator engagement and accountability.

Many TPM initiatives struggle because they focus too heavily on equipment rather than people. Without a cultural shift and consistent communication, implementation becomes heavy and unsustainable.

Digital connected worker platforms provide total productive maintenance tools for documentation, real-time communication, training, and issue tracking—making TPM processes more efficient and transparent.

A connected worker platform supports all TPM pillars by enabling continuous learning, standardizing maintenance practices, and giving workers access to on-demand information to manage equipment proactively.