Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) evolved in Japan in the 1970s as manufacturers sought to eliminate all losses from equipment. The methodology combines autonomous maintenance by operators, planned preventive maintenance by technicians, and continuous improvement to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). TPM recognizes that equipment uptime, product quality, safety, and environment depend on frontline ownership, not just the maintenance department.
Measurable results come fast when implemented correctly. Organizations report OEE improvements of 20 to 30 percentage points over 12 to 24 months. Autonomous maintenance and planned maintenance drives produce visible OEE gains within 8 to 12 weeks. The foundation lies in the 8 TPM pillars. These are Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Planned Maintenance, Quality Maintenance, Early Equipment Management, Education and Training, Safety and Health, and Office TPM.
234-slide PowerPoint, PDF
$89.00
$89.00, 234-slides + supplemental tools, Best for: Plant managers and reliability leads implementing TPM, training crews on OEE and the eight pillars.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out by presenting TPM as a structured, eight-pillars program delivered by a JIPM-certified instructor, with a concrete implementation pathway built around the 12 TPM steps. It includes practical artifacts such as an Autonomous Maintenance (Jishu Hozen) poster and a TPM implementation master plan, making the material ready for deployment rather than theoretical study. Plant managers and reliability teams aiming to launch TPM in a production environment will find it particularly relevant for kicking off autonomous maintenance, planning maintenance, and driving observable improvements in OEE. [Learn more]
142-slide PowerPoint, ZIP
$79.00
$79.00, 142-slides + supplemental tools, Best for: Production managers implementing TPM to boost OEE and reduce losses.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out by embedding OEE in a TPM learning path delivered by a JIPM-certified instructor, bridging theory with actionable steps to collect data and reduce losses. It includes an Excel-based OEE calculator, giving teams a ready-made tool to quantify availability, performance, and quality gaps. Manufacturing and maintenance teams pursuing TPM-driven improvements will find it most useful for structured measurement and targeted loss-elimination in real-world operations. [Learn more]
$32.00, Excel workbook, Best for: Maintenance engineers and TPM coordinators implementing autonomous maintenance, root-cause analysis, and Kaizen at the shop floor
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out by delivering a ready-to-use Excel workbook with 30 TPM templates, turning concepts like autonomous maintenance and root-cause analysis into tangible shop-floor tools—including an OPL (One Point Lesson) template, Why Why Analysis, and Jishu Hozen Step-4. The Kaizen Form and General Inspection Points templates provide a standardized path for continuous improvement and equipment checks, helping teams capture data consistently and track progress. It is best suited for TPM implementation teams and shop-floor maintenance crews seeking a practical, customizable framework to document investigations, implement countermeasures, and sustain gains. [Learn more]
57-slide PowerPoint, Word
$69.00
$69.00, 57-slides + supplemental tools, Best for: Plant maintenance and operations leaders conducting TPM self-assessment to benchmark performance against JIPM Category B criteria.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This TPM self-assessment package stands out by pairing a guided, score-based evaluation aligned to JIPM’s TPM Excellence Criteria, delivered as a PowerPoint-format guidebook and a Word-format assessment tool. It maps the assessment to ten evaluation areas and a bands-1-to-6 scoring framework, with practical guidance on conducting the self-assessment and documenting strengths and improvement actions. It’s especially useful for TPM program owners and maintenance leaders seeking a structured baseline and a road map to progress toward the Category B award. [Learn more]
208-slide PowerPoint, ZIP
$79.00
$79.00, 208-slides + supplemental tools, Best for: Maintenance managers planning a two-day RCM/TPM training for operations staff.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out by pairing Reliability Centered Maintenance logic trees with the TPM framework in a tightly structured two-day workshop format, turning maintenance theory into practical, actionable training. It contains over 200 slides and covers both RCM steps and TPM pillars, including autonomous maintenance, OEE calculations, and the TPM implementation sequence. It's most valuable to maintenance and operations leaders planning a short, hands-on training for frontline staff who need a clear path from concepts to on-the-floor execution. [Learn more]
175-slide PowerPoint, ZIP
$79.00
$79.00, 175-slides + supplemental tools, Best for: Shop floor leaders implementing TPM: train operators in autonomous maintenance to prevent downtime.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out because it is drawn from a JIPM-certified TPM instructor and directly couples a structured seven-step Autonomous Maintenance process with practical, shop-floor tools. It includes printable posters—the Seven Steps of Autonomous Maintenance and an Autonomous Maintenance Framework poster in PDF—plus an AM PowerPoint and guidance on using activity boards and one-point lessons to drive daily upkeep. It’s especially valuable for TPM rollout teams looking to train operators to prevent downtime through visual management and hands-on routines on the factory floor. [Learn more]
150-slide PowerPoint
$79.00
$79.00, 150-slides, Best for: Shopfloor supervisors and TPM team leaders launching or formalizing TPM programs and training sessions
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck distinguishes itself by combining a practical TPM team-building framework with an explicit leadership scaffold, developed by a JIPM-certified TPM Instructor and anchored with a toolbox of techniques like Pareto charts, control charts, and cause-and-effect diagrams. Designed to help shopfloor supervisors and TPM leaders kick off, manage, and sustain TPM team activities, it also stresses creating a Promotion Office and clearly defined manager roles to keep improvements ongoing. [Learn more]
28-slide PowerPoint, Excel template
$69.00
$69.00, 28-slides + supplemental tools, Best for: Plant TPM coordinators and maintenance supervisors implementing stepwise Autonomous Maintenance audits and baselines
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck pairs a structured Autonomous Maintenance audit framework with practical artifacts, including a PowerPoint guide and 6 Excel checklists that cover steps 1 through 6 of the AM pillar. Developed by a JIPM-certified TPM instructor, the AM audit tool includes Step 1–6 items and further partitions Step 4 into General Inspection areas such as Lubrication, Hydraulic & Pneumatic, Drive, and Electrical, and it remains customizable to different equipment and industries. It is most helpful for plant TPM coordinators and maintenance supervisors aiming to establish a measurable baseline for AM readiness and tailor audits to their operation. [Learn more]
102-slide PowerPoint
$79.00
$79.00, 102-slides, Best for: Maintenance managers and TPM coordinators implementing JIPM-aligned planned maintenance and conducting operator training workshops
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out for its practitioner-led, standards-aligned delivery, developed by a JIPM-certified TPM Instructor to guide Planned Maintenance rather than just present concepts. It provides a structured implementation path for the Planned Maintenance pillar within TPM. It's especially valuable for maintenance managers and TPM coordinators aiming to implement a JIPM-aligned maintenance program and run operator training workshops. [Learn more]
58-slide PowerPoint, ZIP
$39.00
$39.00, 58-slides + supplemental tools, Best for: Maintenance managers and operations leaders planning a TPM rollout to boost OEE and reliability.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This TPM deck distinguishes itself by treating TPM as a company-wide, team-based initiative anchored by the Eight Major Pillars and an emphasis on operator involvement, paired with a clear 12-step implementation path. A concrete self-assessment framework and an OEE performance tracker are included, plus a bonus zip of 41 Lean documents with templates, case studies, posters, and charts. It’s particularly useful for maintenance managers and operations leaders planning a TPM rollout, and for training teams seeking a structured, measurable path to achieve better equipment reliability. [Learn more]
Planned Maintenance and Breakdown Analysis
Planned (preventive) maintenance handled by technicians covers oil changes, filter replacements, component overhauls, and condition-based interventions. The goal is to prevent unplanned breakdowns that disrupt production and degrade quality. Breakdown analysis identifies root causes of failures, distinguishing wear-out patterns from design flaws or improper operation.
Many factories maintain equipment reactively, fixing failures after they occur. TPM flips this approach. By understanding failure patterns and scheduling preventive work, organizations reduce emergency maintenance costs, extend equipment life, and stabilize production. OEE dashboards track uptime, quality losses, and speed losses, exposing which equipment drives improvement priorities. Maintenance scheduling tools and breakdown analysis worksheets help teams document failure patterns, establish frequency-based preventive cycles, and track cost savings from reduced emergency calls.
Here are our top-ranked questions that relate to Total Productive Maintenance.
PowerPoint (17)
Excel (2)
PDF (4)
