TPM is closely related to TQM in term of approach and practice tools. Success of the TPM program based on 5S activities. TPM brings maintenance into focus as a necessary and vitally important part of the business. It is no longer regarded as a non-profit activity. Down time for maintenance is scheduled as a part of the manufacturing day and, in some cases, as an integral part of the manufacturing process. The goal is to hold emergency and unscheduled maintenance to a minimum
With the support of the Asian Productivity Organization and Japan Productivity Center for Social Economic Development, Vietnam Productivity Center has implemented the project on applying TPM and 5S in Vietnamese Enterprises from May 2008 to Feb. 2010.
With the aim of sharing knowledge of TPM, the results and experience gained during implementation of the project, Vietnam Productivity Center will organize the seminar on "Enhancing production capability through applying TPM and 5S" on March 16, 2010 in Hanoi. For more information, please contact Service Development Division – Tel: 04.37561501.