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TPM Implementation for Organization Culture TPM was developed in Japan between 1950 to 1970.  Like  TQM ,  Lean  and  Six Sigma ,  TPM  also one of the proven strategies for  Operational Excellence .  Seiichi Nakajima is regarded as Guru of TPM. The Core of TPM is Machines and Equipment.  Some people called TPM as  Medical Science  for Machines. Similar to Lean, TQM and Six Sigma; TPM is also expanded beyond the manufacturing Industry. Today even the healthcare Industry, Hospitality Industry, and Service Industries are exploring the possibilities of Integrating TPM into their  Business Excellence Strategies . While more details on TPM are available on many websites and Wikipedia, the purpose of this blog is to provide our insights on how to make it work in different Countries, Industries and cultures. Managing Change  is a challenge from Centuries. One of the  TPM principles  says Operators ...

Six Sigma DMAIC- Process Improvement Methodology | Implementing Quality Initiatives in Organizations | Seven Steps Academy Too many defects, internal complaints and external customer complaints never get resolved in organisations when it is not addressed in a scientific way.  Some of the issues get resolved and keep coming back time and again. One of the proven and best solution to address these business challenges is a structured, systematic and data-driven approach that gets a cross-function team to focus to a common objective to discover root causes and implement solutions that sustain over a long time. That is Six Sigma DMAIC solution. A typical Six Sigma Solution implementation starts with a focus on a Business challenge that is defined and scoped to a problem and goal statement. A cross-functional team is created and a charter is developed and approved by the business sponsor to ensure committed talent and other resources are available to execute ...

Business excellence journey sustainable |Operational excellence journey The billion-dollar question in Business Excellence Journey is, “is it sustainable”?. The next question that follows is, which is the best methodology?  TQM ,  TPM ,  LEAN ,  SIX SIGMA ,  TOC , AGILE, BPM?. Related Article –  Can we use best practices as a combination of Lean, TPM, TQM, Kaizen, Six Sigma? After years of practical exposure to working with various organizations, we found the answer. We decided to share it with the rest of the organizations. Seven Steps Business Transformation Systems  was founded about a decade ago with the mission of Making Excellence a Culture. We have developed a Seven-Step methodology to achieve and sustain excellence. Two major factors that play an important role in sustaining  Business Excellence Journey  and its results are Leadership and Culture. One of the great Business Gurus, Dr. Edward Deming said: “...

5S and Safety Improvements in the workplace | Seven Steps Academy Step 1  – Leadership Commitment for  5S Implementation   5S is a journey without a destination. It requires long term commitment from top management. Leaders should lead by example. Commitment can be demonstrated by active participation in 5S workshops, Gemba Walks, Providing timely resources, Conducting regular reviews etc. Step 2  – Formation of Core team  Core Team comprises voluntary and authorised members whose roles and responsibilities clearly defined. Below is the example of the composition of Core Team  Champion  Leader – Standardization  Leader – Training  Leader – Auditing and Assessments Leader – Rewards and Recognitions  Leader – Events and Publicity Leader – Facility Management/Resources  5S Coordinator Core team also prepares the 5S Master Plan which will be approved by Leadership  Core Team must lead by example by ...

Total Productive Maintenance - Implementation | Autonomous Maintenance in Organization | Seven Steps Academy Many organisations start with great vigour in implementing TPM for greater benefits to the organisations. However, very few organisations succeed in realizing the full potential and within the reasonably accepted timelines. Some of the organisations implement all the pillars of TPM but will not sustain. Common issues faced is while launching the TPM programme in most of the organisations, the benefits are always recorded and communicated one-sided. ie. What is it for the organisation when they implement. Common benefits listed are: Improved on-time performance Improved quality Improved productivity Reduced breakdowns Reduced investment Improved business results and so on. However, the critical part which is not addressed is about   What is in it for me  (WIIFM)  ...