Abstract
In the automotive field, the application of Lean Manufacturing principles has become a common practice in recent decades. One of the basic methodologies of Lean philosophy is the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). The TPM includes a number of methods initially designed to ensure the continuous operation of the machines involved in the production process so that production is never interrupted. In this paper some of the most important steps in quality improvement by implementation of TPM in an automotive company are presented. It is described the monthly implementation extent of TPM indicators starting from 2014 until now, especially on the production lines of the factory. Finally, the major benefits of TPM principles implementation in the company are highlighted.
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