Identification of key enablers for total productive maintenance (TPM) implementation in Indian SMEs

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the key enabler for total productive maintenance (TPM) implementation in Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by using graph theoretic approach (GTA). There are certain enablers for TPM implementation which helps the organization to implement it successfully. It is very essential to identify the nature and impact of these key enablers. Design/methodology/approach A large number of the enablers (27) have identified for TPM implementation in Indian SMEs from the available literature, questionnaire survey and expert opinion. These TPM enablers have categorized into six major categories. Findings In this research work, the intensity of identifying enablers has been calculated to show their impact or influence in TPM implementation. The value of intensity of TPM enablers shows the role or impact of individual enabler in the implementation of TPM in Indian SMEs. Practical implications This study provides an easy-to-use methodology for the practical decision makers in the manufacturing industry to improve their performance by implementing TPM in Indian SMEs. A detailed methodology has prepared to identify the enablers for TPM implementation in Indian SMEs by using GTA. This study also explains that how to check the feasibility of an organization to implement TPM in Indian SMEs successfully. Originality/value TPM is an improvement concept which holds the potential to improve manufacturing organizations, but its implementation is not easy in Indian SMEs. The reason behind the unsuccessful implementation of TPM in most of the organizations is the ignorance of impact of innumerable enablers and barriers.

The role of motivation in the results of total productive maintenance

“…The results presented here confirm and reinforce the findings, found in the literature, which establish a relation between the level of employee motivation during TPM implementation and results in terms of operational performance (Jain et al, 2018;Kareem & Amin, 2017;Bamber et al, 1999;Attri et al, 2013;Sharma et al, 2016). The relation between motivation and performance has been studied in other contexts related to manufacturing, with similar results.…”

“…A few studies focused on the importance and impact of employee motivation on TPM results. Jain et al (2018) show evidence that employee motivation, along with other human-related factors is a key enabler for TPM implementation. Kareem & Amin (2017) studied the role of psychological and ethical factors in the implementation of TPM and concluded that employee motivation and morale is an important factor to enable success.…”

“…Many studies mention the importance of the motivation of workers for the success of TPM implementation, however, such studies are frequently prescriptive in nature and not based on quantitative evidence. The studies by Jain et al (2018), Kareem & Amin (2017), Bamber et al (1999), Attri et al (2013), and Sharma et al (2016) stand out by presenting empirical and quantitative evidence of the importance of motivation in the TPM context. This study aims to contribute to this specific body of literature.…”

Exploring the effectiveness of maintenance and quality management strategies in Indian manufacturing enterprises

“…In addition to this, the main objective of TQM is to generate improved product quality in order to improve firm performance (Konecny and Thun, 2011). TQM is a manufacturing program that aims at managing the entire organization in a way that excels on all dimensions of product and services that are important to customers (Chase, et al, 2014;Mehta, et al, 2019), whereas, TPM is a maintenance management program, that focuses on improving the overall equipment effectiveness by eliminating the waste, through effective participation of workforce (Nakajima, 1988;Ahuja and Khamba, 2008;Jain, et al, 2018). Each of these operational (functional) strategies incorporates a methodology, philosophy, tools/techniques to help organizations ameliorate their business results (Raval and Kant, 2017;Sahoo and Yadav, 2018).…”

The Implemention of Total Productive Maintenance in Malaysia Automotive Industry

“…It also supports the practices under lean umbrella such as, Just in Time, Total Quality Management and TPM. It is important in the evolution of world manufacturing for giving a new evolution in maintenance system and product quality (Jain, Singh, & Bhatti, 2018). TPM provide a new view on the maintenance especially on the quality of the organization (Rukijkanpanich & Pasuk, 2018).…”