Abstract
Addresses problems with the practical implementation of total productive maintenance (TPM), and presents a rather appropriate approach to TPM implementation. This approach is termed by the author as appropriate productive maintenance (APM). The APM concept offers a rigorous methodology that utilises several tools to achieve a world-class manufacturing (WCM) status. A modelling tool, called IDEFO, is used to map the whole process. Presents a nine-step framework for formulating the APM programme. Concludes that the integration of operational tools can contribute towards developing a strategic world class maintenance programme. Describes a computerised maintenance system, developed at a company in the automotive sector in the UK, as a practical example of the issues presented.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 792-799 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Management Decision |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |