This paper presents the concept of TPM and the results and experiences achieved from a study in a Swedish company. When planning for a TPM implementation the management must be prepared for a long-term prcess. The s tudy resented below started in 1995 and after two years work the measurable results appeared. Therefore it is necessary to have the top management's commitment when working with any changes. In spite of big changes within the company during the past two years, TPM is now deeply rooted in all employees and new TPM teams have been established. One of the biggest benefits is that TPM has provided a communication channel between production, maintenance and engineering. The co-operation between these departments have increased considerably. The committed management together with clear and common goals and visible results have among other things resulted in shared responsibility for the equipment, fewer breakdowns and higher reliability.
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