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TPM Practitioner Workshop: 30 June to 2 July 09

(Pull box down for price with accommodation)

More and more organisations are recognising the power of TPM to complement and accelerate the gains from their Lean and/or Six Sigma improvement programmes. Its capability to engage production and maintenance functions in delivery of zero breakdowns is well proven. From that foundation TPM provides the route map to reduce quality defects, improve process flexibility and release management/specialist time to focus on longer term business development.

This is a 3 day intensive training workshop designed to provide practical, hands on experience of applying Total Productive Maintenance principles and techniques for those tasked with delivering high levels of effectiveness and sustained improvement in performance,

As well as setting out underpinning concepts and implementation route maps, during the workshop participants will work in teams to apply TPM techniques to selected parts of the London Musical instrument manufacturing process at their factory near Welwyn Garden City,

The first and last day will be run at the Node conference centre (see below). Accommodation can also be provided at the centre. Set in 28 acres this is the ideal location to complement the learning experience.

 

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop is designed for those who want more than an explanation of basic concepts or a TPM history lesson. It is designed for those who are looking for practical tools to engage the workforce in delivering high levels of reliability and a never ending improvement in “door to door” effectiveness.

This is a course for Business leaders, TPM Champions and Facilitators and First Line Managers who want to improve the effectiveness of their operations. The course is also of value to Project Managers who have responsibility for delivering company wide improvement programmes or operational capital projects.

Workshop Materials

As mentioned above, during this workshop, participants will systematically apply a proven combination of over 20 TPM improvement techniques to a live production process. This is one of the reasons why the workshop is spread over 3 days. The practical application provides participants with essential experience to aid the transfer of lessons learned on return to the workplace. Furthermore, these activities are carried out in teams providing the opportunity for participants to understand the team working and leadership processes needed to support successful application of TPM techniques.

Workshop documentation includes a structured workbook containing detailed briefing notes for each step of the TPM improvement process. Participants work through each step, with support from the workshop leader, developing practical examples of how to apply each.

In addition to course materials, participants are provided with electronic copies of:

- The workbook so that they can use it to apply the lessons learned to equipment back in the workplace.
- General awareness presentation material that they can use to raise awareness of TPM principles and techniques.

Outline Agenda

During the morning of day one following an introduction to TPM basics, participants work in teams to identify potential improvement opportunities on live projects using TPM mapping and criticality assessment techniques. This helps participants to understand how to structure an equipment review, how to assess current standards and working practices and how to use the power of a practical OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) measure to assess the value of improvement potential, set realistic and achievable improvement targets and identify practical improvement tactics to deliver that potential.

After lunch day one and day two participants continue to work in teams on mini projects where they carry out a condition appraisal and develop best practices for Asset Care, Planned Maintenance and Correct Operation. They also gain an understanding of how these activities can deliver the challenging but achievable TPM goal of zero breakdowns. From this the programme progresses to the use of Focussed Improvement as a trigger for innovation and problem prevention.
During these activities teams are guided through the selection and application of relevant focussed improvement tools covering problem observation, analysis and solution development. This includes the use of methodologies such as 5 Why’s, P-M Analysis, Visual management and foolproofing.

On Day three participants feedback their respective project improvements and action plans to each other. In this way, participants gain a first hand insight into the application of TPM toolset for up to 2 pieces of equipment.

The final session during day 3 covers the TPM master plan milestones, behavioural benchmarks and underpinning TPM systems. During this session participants are guided through the completion of a TPM audit to assess the status of their organisation. This helps them to identify areas of good practice and priorities for action. There will also be plenty of opportunity to discuss specific implementation issues and develop personal action plans to implement the lessons learned back at the workplace.