Study on the Implementation of Kobetsu Kaizen (KK) Pillar of TPM in a Process Industry

Abstract:

TPM is implemented in industry for improving production efficiency with an ultimate aim of attaining zero breakdowns, zero losses and zero defects. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the implementation of TPM initiatives and particularly the most contributing Kobestu-Kaizen (Focused improvement) Pillar in a process industry. The practical aspects and comprehensive approach for the deployment of Kobestu-Kaizen Pillar are presented as a case study. KK pillar helps to attain zero losses and to improve Overall Equipment Efficiency(OEE) of the processes and the plant. The benefits of TPM remained very encouraging and the company decided to continue with second phase of TPM implementation to achieve higher operational excellence.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 592-594)
• Pages: 2694-2698
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.592-594.2694
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Sachit Vardhan*, Pardeep Gupta
• Keywords: Kobetsu Kaizen, OEE, Process Industry, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

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