TPM at Various Global Companies

Owens Corning:

• Establishment and Core Business:

  • Founded in 1938, Owens Corning specializes in glass fiber applications for various sectors including wind energy and automotive.
  • Emphasizes reliability in operations, demonstrated by running furnaces continuously for 12 to 14 years.

• Continuous Improvement through TPM:

  • Implements Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program for process reliability and efficiency.
  • TPM involves structured approaches, clear accountability, and engagement across the organization.

• Benefits of TPM Implementation:

  • Tangible benefits include improved plant success, process reliability, and maintenance efficiency.
  • The program ensures continuous improvement in quality, cost reduction, and delivery efficiency.

Electrolux:

• Company Overview and Values:

  • Produces approximately 40 million household appliances yearly, focusing on Swedish heritage and green credentials.
  • Stresses Scandinavian design and eco-friendly practices as core values.

• Lean Manufacturing Initiative:

  • Collaborates with Industry Forum to implement Lean Manufacturing in 2005.
  • Develops the Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) to improve processes globally.

• Impact of EMS Implementation:

  • EMS facilitates a structured approach to continuous improvement, enhancing quality, cost-effectiveness, and delivery efficiency.
  • Cultivates a culture of continuous improvement within Electrolux, leading to long-term sustainability.

Consultants' or Coaches' Role:

• Facilitating Cultural Change:

  • Assists both companies in fostering cultural change towards continuous improvement.
  • Provides coaching, training, and tools to empower employees to drive change.

• Global Deployment and Support:

  • Supports simultaneous global rollouts of improvement programs such as EMS and TPM.
  • Provides ongoing support and expertise to ensure program sustainability and success.

Overall Impact and Future Directions:

• Tangible Business Benefits:

  • Improved quality, cost reduction, enhanced safety records, and increased productivity are evident outcomes of Industry Forum's interventions.
  • Companies experience enhanced customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

• Expansion and Adoption:

  • Electrolux and Owens Corning witness a ripple effect of positive change, inspiring other regions and sectors within their organizations to adopt similar improvement initiatives.
  • Future directions include extending these methodologies beyond manufacturing to supply chain and financial processes.

Source:

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