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Total Quality Control (TQC) has been pursued with vigor in the quest for more profitable production and superior quality. However, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), an aspect of TQC involving the improvement of equipment quality, has only recently been recognized. Uncertain about how to integrate TQC and TPM, many companies have been hesitant to institute TPM programs.
This invaluable text describes how managers can employ TQC and TPM to strengthen the operating structure of a company, improve the state of production equipment in the factory, and promote optimization of the workplace. The book is mainly composed of case studies, contributed by top executives from Japan's leading manufacturers. These illuminating case studies illustrate how the integration of TPM and TQC activities maximize management and technological capabilities, and reaffirm a company-wide commitment to quality in an ever-changing business climate.
Dr. Shizuo Senju provides clear definitions of TQC and TPM. He discusses TPM's role in eliminating loss and waste and in creating production lines with zero stoppages and zero defects. He also describes how awards such as the Deming Prize and the PM Excellence Award can assist companies with the development of high quality products and help them get the most out of equipment.
