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WHAT IS A TPM PILLAR? - How Pillars Benefit a Company (Quality Management Example)

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TPM Pillar Benefits

The video discusses a system for embedding continuous improvement into organizational structures.  It addresses the common problem of 80% of operational excellence programs failing.  Pillars and pillar teams can be a way to enhance continuous improvement and organizational performance. 

What is a Pillar, a Pillar Team, and their Benefits?

  • The video highlights three key reasons for operational excellence program failures.
  • It advocates combining various methodologies like Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and holistic management.
  • The concept of "pillars" in an operating system is introduced as areas of expertise and improvement.
  • A specific example, the "quality management" pillar, is discussed.
  • Pillar teams, consisting of cross-functional members, are explained.
  • These teams align quality objectives with operations, leading to benefits like increased problem-solving, engagement, and quality improvement.
  • The involvement of operations personnel enhances communication and problem-solving.
  • It expands the pool of individuals working on continuous improvement.
  • The video emphasizes the value of involving operations in addressing quality issues.

This video provides a lot more details and context about it.  Watch it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X846FDcvLrE

 

Course Forward:

  • Consider sharing this with others who would benefit from understanding the benefits!
  • And if you'd like to learn more about TPM and each of the traditional TPM Pillars, here's an article and videos that will help you!  Link:  https://www.beltcourse.com/blog/tpm-pillars-overview

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