TPM

Identify sources of MP information Take stock of every potential source of MP information – old or new – and decide how useful it could be.For each information source, set up a system (e.g. MP data sheets) for gathering useful information in a usable format. Establish new information channels (primary…

Activities carried out at the stage of planning and designing new equipment, to promote reliability, maintainability, economy, operability, safety etc. and minimize maintenance costs and deterioration losses, by incorporating maintenance information and new technology.

(1) Effect on LCC at each step It is said that 80% of the LCC of products and equipment is determined at the design stage (see Figure “Effect on Life Cycle Cost at Each Development Step”). Effect on LCC at Each Development Step (2) Using concurrent engineering to reduce the…

Why is Early Management necessary? Because 80% of the LCC (life-cycle cost) of products and equipment is determined at the design stage.Because Early Management program the whole service life of the product or equipment, at the design stage. Early Management boils down to the endeavour to create factory-friendly equipment and…