The TPM and the 4th Generation

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The evolution of the TPM methodology after the year 2000 is notable in the world and necessary for the consolidation of a Lean system.

The strategy focused on equipment or line efficiency (1st generation), observing OEE or OPE, is no longer sufficient; therefore, we have a more operation-oriented approach and everything that surrounds or directly feeds it: raw material, processes, projects, tools, etc. Thus, TPM oriented to the product cost emerges, and this process continues to this day, especially in companies starting with the method, where we focus on the Productive Pillars.

However, the need to improve the Business Structure requires a greater approach; the top 16 major losses unfold into 20 and include losses from the process, inventory, distribution, and acquisition. The supply chain is involved. The Pillars grow in number, mainly addressing Acquisition, Sales, and Distribution. The Loss Tree permeates the entire structure, and the emphasis is on the financial cost that each detected loss represents; therefore, the Cost Tree is traced with the causal losses and their outcomes.

Welcome to the era of Total Profit Management!

Count on Loss Prevention in the implementation of TPM and all tools focused on Productivity and Quality!