Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is developed from the preventive maintenance methodology introduced from the USA and further developed and implemented in many Japanese companies since 1971. It is then spread throughout the world.

TPM is defined as a system of maintaining and improving the integrity of production and quality systems through the machines, equipment, processes and employees that add business value to the organization. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a proactive and cost-effective approach to maximize equipment effectiveness using the principles of teamwork, empowerment, ‘zero breakdowns’ and ‘zero defects’.