An Investigation into the Need and Implementation of Total Productive Maintenance in SMEs

This paper is an extensive survey of TPM implementation results by SMEs. The paper reveals the important issues in Total Productive Maintenance ranging from maintenance techniques, framework of TPM, TPM implementation practices etc. The contributions of comprehensive TPM program towards improving production competencies of SMEs also taken care of. TPM program is a practice that involves everyone including top level management to machines and equipment where the basic target being productivity increase with zero breakdowns. TPM practice optimizes the OEE and promotes autonomous maintenance. Being a proactive maintenance system, the TPM maximizes the effectiveness of facilities available in the plant. The aim of the study is to identify the success factors of TPM implemented in Indian SMEs