TPM (Total Productive Maintenance): A Comprehensive Guide to Optimizing Equipment & Operations

TPM isn't just another maintenance program; it's a company-wide philosophy and system aimed at achieving perfect production. Imagine a workplace with:

• Zero unexpected equipment breakdowns.
• Zero product defects caused by machine issues.
• Zero accidents related to equipment operation or maintenance.

This ideal is the core target of TPM, and it achieves this by maximizing the effectiveness of equipment throughout its entire lifecycle.

The key word here is "Total". TPM emphasizes that achieving peak equipment performance isn't solely the maintenance department's responsibility.

It requires the active involvement and shared ownership of everyone – from the machine operators on the front lines to the engineers designing the equipment, the supervisors managing the floor, and even top-level management setting the direction.

This comprehensive guide will unpack everything you need to know about TPM:

• What TPM truly means and its core principles.
• The significant benefits it brings to manufacturing operations.
• The foundational "8 Pillars" that structure TPM activities.
• How to measure success using Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• The basic steps involved in implementing TPM.
• How modern technology, like maintenance software, supports a TPM strategy.

Let's dive into the fundamentals of Total Productive Maintenance.

At its heart, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a strategic approach focused on maximizing the productivity and lifespan of equipment through a proactive, preventative system that involves the entire workforce.

It’s about creating a culture where equipment reliability is everyone’s goal.

Shifting the Maintenance Mindset

The core philosophy behind TPM represents a significant shift from traditional thinking. It moves away from the outdated "I operate, you fix" mentality, where operators run machines until they fail and then call maintenance for repairs.

Instead, TPM fosters shared ownership and responsibility. It empowers machine operators with the knowledge and tools to perform routine care on their own equipment – tasks like cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and minor adjustments.

This isn't about turning operators into expert mechanics; it's about leveraging their intimate knowledge of the machine's day-to-day operation to catch small problems before they become big ones and to maintain basic conditions that prevent deterioration.

Proactive prevention, rather than reactive repair, is the central theme.

Striving for "Perfect Production"

TPM sets ambitious, yet powerful, goals often summarized as the "three zeros":

• Zero Unplanned Breakdowns: Eliminating unexpected equipment failures that halt production.
• Zero Defects: Preventing product quality issues that originate from poor equipment condition or operation.
• Zero Accidents: Creating a safer working environment by addressing potential hazards related to equipment and maintenance tasks.

While achieving absolute zero might seem impossible, striving for it drives continuous improvement and exposes hidden losses within the operation.

Roots in Lean Thinking

TPM originated in Japan in the latter half of the 20th century, heavily influenced by the principles developed within the Toyota Production System (TPS).

It shares the core Lean manufacturing goals of eliminating waste (muda), improving efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement (kaizen).

TPM specifically targets waste related to equipment losses – downtime, speed reductions, defects, etc. – making it a vital component of many successful Lean initiatives

Adopting Total Productive Maintenance isn't just about following a new methodology; it's about driving real, measurable improvements across the entire manufacturing operation.

When implemented effectively, TPM delivers significant advantages that impact efficiency, cost, quality, safety, and employee morale. Here’s a look at the key benefits:

Skyrocket Equipment Effectiveness (Boost Your OEE)

This is the primary objective. TPM directly tackles the factors that erode equipment performance. By systematically addressing breakdowns, minor stoppages, speed losses, defects, and setup times (the "Six Big Losses" often measured by OEE), TPM pushes your machinery closer to its true productive potential.

More output from the same assets means higher efficiency and capacity.

Slash Downtime and Eliminate Breakdowns

Forget the constant firefighting. TPM’s proactive approach, combining operator care (Autonomous Maintenance) with optimized maintenance strategies (Planned Maintenance), catches problems early and prevents catastrophic failures.

This translates directly into more uptime, predictable production schedules, and less stress on both operators and maintenance teams.

Drive Down Maintenance Costs

While TPM requires investment in training and initial implementation, it yields substantial long-term savings.

• Fewer Emergencies: Proactive care reduces expensive emergency repairs, overtime costs, and the need for rush shipping of parts.
• Optimized PMs: Planned maintenance shifts from generic schedules to condition-based or optimized intervals, ensuring resources aren't wasted on unnecessary tasks.
• Longer Asset Life: Well-maintained equipment simply lasts longer, delaying capital expenditure on replacements.

Sharpen Product Quality

Equipment in poor condition is a major source of product defects and inconsistencies. TPM tackles this head-on.

• Stable Conditions: Autonomous Maintenance ensures machines operate under stable, clean conditions.
• Targeted Improvements: The Quality Maintenance pillar specifically focuses on identifying and eliminating equipment-related root causes of defects, aiming for zero-defect production.

Create a Safer Working Environment

TPM inherently promotes safety.

• Hazard Prevention: The focus on cleaning, inspection, and proper maintenance helps identify and mitigate potential hazards before they cause incidents.
• Orderly Workplaces: Integration with 5S principles (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) creates cleaner, more organized, and less hazardous work areas.
• Standardized Procedures: Emphasis on following correct operating and maintenance procedures reduces risk. The Safety, Health & Environment pillar ensures this remains a priority.

Boost Employee Engagement and Empowerment

TPM fundamentally changes the role of operators, transforming them from mere machine watchers into active partners in equipment care.

• Ownership & Pride: Giving operators responsibility for their machines fosters a sense of ownership and pride in their work environment.
• Skill Development: Training operators on basic maintenance tasks enhances their skills and understanding of the equipment.
• Improved Teamwork: TPM encourages collaboration between operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, and managers, breaking down traditional silos.

Optimize the Use of Scarce Resources

TPM ensures resources are used more intelligently.

• Skilled Labor Focus: By handling routine tasks, operators free up highly skilled maintenance technicians to focus on complex diagnostics, repairs, and reliability improvements.
• Efficient Parts Management: Planned maintenance allows for better forecasting and management of spare parts inventory.

Build a Foundation for Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)

TPM isn't a one-time project; it's a continuous journey. The structure of TPM, particularly the Focused Improvement pillar, provides a systematic way to identify problems, analyze root causes, implement solutions, and measure results, embedding a culture of ongoing improvement into daily operations.

Implementing TPM is a commitment, but the rewards – in terms of improved performance, reduced costs, and a more engaged workforce – are substantial.

TPM achieves its goals through a structured approach built upon eight key pillars or activity areas.

Think of these pillars as the essential building blocks that, when implemented together, create a strong, stable, and effective TPM system. Each pillar focuses on a specific aspect of achieving overall equipment and operational excellence.

Pillar 1: Autonomous Maintenance (Jishu Hozen)

This is often considered the cornerstone of TPM and represents one of the biggest cultural shifts.

• The Focus: Empowering operators to take primary responsibility for the basic health and routine care of their own equipment. This goes far beyond just running the machine.
• Typical Activities:
  • Cleaning: Thoroughly cleaning equipment isn't just about appearance; it reveals leaks, loose bolts, cracks, wear, and other potential issues. "Cleaning is Inspection."
  • Inspection: Regularly checking specific points on the machine for abnormalities using sight, sound, smell, and touch.
  • Lubrication: Performing routine lubrication according to standards.
  • Minor Adjustments & Tightening: Making simple adjustments or tightening fasteners as needed (within defined limits and after proper training).
• The Goal: To prevent forced deterioration of equipment, detect potential failures at the earliest possible stage, and free up specialized maintenance technicians to focus on more complex predictive and corrective tasks. Operators become the first line of defense for equipment health.

Pillar 2: Planned Maintenance

While operators handle the basics, this pillar focuses on the scheduled, proactive maintenance activities typically performed by the maintenance department.

• The Focus: Systematically scheduling maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns before they happen. This moves away from reactive repairs towards a planned, optimized approach.
• Types of Activities:
  • Preventive Maintenance (PM): Time-based or usage-based tasks (e.g., replacing wear parts at set intervals).
  • Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Using condition-monitoring techniques (like vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to predict potential failures and schedule maintenance precisely when needed.
  • Corrective Maintenance Improvement: Analyzing breakdown data to understand root causes and implementing countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
• The Goal: To drastically reduce unplanned downtime, increase the lifespan of equipment components, optimize maintenance intervals (avoiding over-maintenance or under-maintenance), and lower overall maintenance costs. This pillar relies heavily on data analysis and historical records.

Pillar 3: Focused Improvement (Kobetsu Kaizen)

This pillar embodies the continuous improvement spirit of TPM.

• The Focus: Tackling specific, significant losses that hinder equipment effectiveness. This is usually done through cross-functional teams (including operators, maintenance, engineers, etc.).
• Methodology: Teams use structured problem-solving methods (like PDCA - Plan Do Check Act, Root Cause Analysis, Why-Why Analysis) and data analysis (often from OEE tracking) to identify major problems (e.g., a recurring breakdown on a specific machine, excessive changeover time, a persistent quality issue). They then develop, implement, and verify countermeasures.
• The Goal: To systematically eliminate major roadblocks to performance, achieve breakthrough improvements in OEE, and foster a culture where problems are seen as opportunities for improvement. This is where significant gains are often made after the foundational pillars are established.

Pillar 4: Quality Maintenance

While other pillars indirectly improve quality by ensuring equipment runs well, this pillar focuses directly on the relationship between machine condition and product quality outcomes.

• The Focus: Establishing and maintaining equipment conditions that specifically prevent quality defects. It involves understanding exactly how equipment variables impact the characteristics of the product being made.
• Activities:
  • Identifying equipment components and parameters critical to quality ("Quality Components" or Q-Points).
  • Setting standards and checks for these critical conditions.
  • Analyzing quality defects to determine equipment-related root causes.
  • Implementing countermeasures on the equipment to prevent defect recurrence.
• The Goal: To achieve and sustain zero defects attributable to equipment issues. This pillar ensures that maintenance efforts are not just about keeping machines running, but about ensuring they run right from a quality perspective.

Pillar 5: Early Equipment Management (Development Management)

This pillar applies TPM principles before new equipment even hits the production floor.

• The Focus: Leveraging the knowledge and experience gained from maintaining existing equipment during the design, procurement, and installation phases of new assets.
• Activities:
  • Providing feedback to equipment manufacturers on design improvements for operability, maintainability, reliability, and safety ("Design for Maintainability").
  • Establishing rigorous commissioning and installation procedures to ensure equipment starts up correctly and performs optimally from day one ("Vertical Start-up").
  • Developing initial maintenance plans and operator training based on the design specifications and lessons learned.
• The Goal: To acquire equipment that is inherently easier to operate and maintain, reaches peak performance faster, experiences fewer early failures, and ultimately has a lower total cost of ownership over its lifecycle.

Pillar 6: Training and Education

TPM requires new skills and ways of thinking across the entire organization. This pillar ensures everyone is equipped for success.

• The Focus: Systematically developing the skills and knowledge of operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, and managers to effectively perform their roles within the TPM framework.
• Scope: Training covers a wide range:
  • Operators: Basic equipment functions, cleaning/inspection/lubrication techniques, abnormality detection, basic troubleshooting.
  • Maintenance Staff: Advanced diagnostic techniques, predictive maintenance technologies, reliability analysis, planning and scheduling best practices.
  • All Employees: TPM philosophy, problem-solving methods, teamwork skills.
• The Goal: To build a competent and multi-skilled workforce capable of proactively maintaining equipment, solving problems, and continuously improving processes. It ensures the knowledge exists to sustain TPM activities long-term.

Pillar 7: Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE)

While safety is inherent in many TPM activities, this pillar gives it dedicated focus.

• The Focus: Creating a work environment completely free from accidents, health risks, and negative environmental impacts. Safety is integrated into every aspect of equipment operation and maintenance.
• Activities:
  • Identifying and eliminating potential hazards through risk assessments and safety audits.
  • Developing and enforcing safe work procedures for both operation and maintenance tasks (e.g., Lockout/Tagout).
  • Integrating 5S principles (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to create clean, organized, and inherently safer workplaces.
  • Ensuring proper handling and disposal of waste materials.
• The Goal: To achieve zero accidents and zero environmental incidents. It reinforces the idea that a productive workplace must also be a safe and responsible one.

Pillar 8: TPM in Administration (Office TPM)

This pillar extends the core principles of TPM beyond the factory floor into administrative and support functions.

• The Focus: Applying TPM concepts like waste reduction, efficiency improvement, process standardization, and eliminating losses to administrative processes.
• Target Areas: Functions like procurement, order processing, production planning, engineering support, finance, and human resources can all benefit.
• Activities: Identifying bottlenecks, streamlining workflows, reducing errors, improving information flow, organizing workspaces (Office 5S).
• The Goal: To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of support functions, ensuring they effectively serve the needs of the production floor and the overall business without generating their own forms of waste or delays.

Implementing these eight pillars synergistically creates a powerful system for driving comprehensive operational improvement.

How do you know if your TPM efforts are actually working? While you'll see qualitative improvements, the primary metric used globally to quantify the success of TPM and measure manufacturing productivity is Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

OEE measures how close you are to perfect production – running only good parts, as fast as possible, with no stop time, during the planned production period. It consolidates the "Six Big Losses" that TPM aims to eliminate into a single, powerful percentage score.

The OEE Formula

OEE is calculated by multiplying three key factors:

OEE = Availability x Performance x Quality

Let's break down each component:

• Availability: This measures losses due to downtime. It accounts for any planned or unplanned stops that prevent the equipment from running when it was scheduled to run.
  • Calculation: Availability = Run Time / Planned Production Time
  • Losses Addressed: Unplanned Stops (Breakdowns) and Planned Stops (Setups, Adjustments, could also include breaks/meetings depending on definition).
• Performance: This measures losses due to the equipment running slower than its theoretical maximum speed while it is running.
  • Calculation: Performance = (Ideal Cycle Time × Total Count) / Run Time
  • Losses Addressed: Minor Stoppages (brief interruptions not logged as downtime) and Reduced Speed (running slower than designed).
• Quality: This measures losses due to producing parts that do not meet quality standards (scrap or parts requiring rework).
  • Calculation: Quality = Good Count / Total Count
  • Losses Addressed: Production Defects (scrap/rework during steady production) and Reduced Yield (scrap/rework during startup/warmup).

(Note: The specific definitions of planned production time and how certain stops are categorized can vary slightly between companies, but the core concept remains the same).

Why OEE is Crucial for TPM

• Provides Focus: OEE scores and the breakdown of losses within Availability, Performance, and Quality clearly show where the biggest problems lie, helping prioritize Focused Improvement (Kaizen) efforts.
• Tracks Progress: It provides a tangible, quantitative way to measure the impact of TPM activities over time. Seeing the OEE score improve motivates teams and demonstrates the value of the initiative.
• Benchmarking: Allows for comparison of performance between shifts, lines, or even against industry standards (though direct comparison needs care due to definition differences).

Implementing Total Productive Maintenance is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning, commitment, and time. It's a cultural transformation, not just a technical project.

While specific plans vary, a typical implementation often follows these general phases:

(Note: This is a high-level overview. Each phase involves detailed steps and considerable effort.)

Phase 1: Preparation – Laying the Groundwork

• Secure Top Management Commitment: This is non-negotiable. Leadership must understand, champion, and visibly support the TPM initiative, allocating necessary resources.
• Establish TPM Organization: Form a TPM steering committee or promotion office to guide the implementation. Define roles and responsibilities.
• Set Goals and Scope: Define clear, measurable objectives for the TPM program (e.g., target OEE improvement, reduction in breakdowns, cost savings). Decide on the initial scope – will it start plant-wide or in a pilot area?
• Create a Master Plan: Develop a high-level roadmap outlining the implementation phases, timelines, key activities, and training requirements.
• Initial Education & Awareness: Conduct introductory training for all employees to explain the TPM philosophy, its benefits, and their potential roles. Generate buy-in.

Phase 2: Introduction (Pilot Implementation)

• Select a Pilot Area: Choose a specific production line, machine group, or area to serve as the initial testbed for TPM activities. This allows the team to learn, refine processes, and demonstrate early wins on a smaller scale.
• Kick-Off TPM Activities: Begin implementing foundational TPM activities in the pilot area. This often starts with:
  • 5S Implementation: Establish a clean, organized, and standardized workplace as a prerequisite for effective maintenance.
  • Autonomous Maintenance (Pillar 1): Train operators and begin the initial cleaning, inspection, and basic care routines.
• Gather Data & Measure Baseline: Start collecting baseline data on OEE, breakdowns, and other relevant metrics in the pilot area to measure progress.

Phase 3: Rollout – Expanding Implementation

• Systematic Pillar Implementation: Based on learnings from the pilot, begin rolling out the core TPM pillars across the designated areas according to the master plan. This typically involves:
  • Expanding Autonomous Maintenance activities.
  • Establishing and refining Planned Maintenance systems (Pillar 2).
  • Launching Focused Improvement (Kaizen) teams (Pillar 3) to tackle key losses identified through data.
  • Introducing Quality Maintenance (Pillar 4) principles.
• Develop Supporting Systems: Ensure systems for training, parts management, and data collection are robust enough to support the wider rollout.

Phase 4: Consolidation & Sustainability – Embedding TPM

• Refine and Standardize: Fine-tune TPM processes based on ongoing experience. Standardize best practices across the organization.
• Implement Remaining Pillars: Fully implement all eight pillars, including Early Equipment Management, SHE, and Office TPM, as appropriate.
• Embed TPM into the Culture: Integrate TPM principles into daily routines, performance management, and continuous improvement cycles. It should become "the way we work."
• Continuous Improvement: TPM is not a destination but a journey. Continue to use the TPM framework to identify and eliminate losses, pushing towards higher levels of performance.
• (Optional): Seek external TPM awards or recognition to validate progress and motivate the team.

TPM implementation requires patience, persistence, and strong leadership, but following a structured approach increases the likelihood of success.

While TPM is fundamentally a philosophy and a set of practices driven by people, modern technology, particularly Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Asset Maintenance Management Software (AMMS), plays a crucial supporting role.

Trying to manage the vast amount of data, scheduling complexity, and communication required for TPM using manual methods (paper, spreadsheets) is extremely difficult and inefficient.

Here’s how a robust CMMS/AMMS like Fabrico.io acts as the digital backbone for a successful TPM initiative:

• Facilitating Planned Maintenance (Pillar 2):
  • Scheduling: Easily create, schedule, and assign recurring PM tasks based on calendar dates, meter readings, or condition triggers.
  • Tracking: Monitor PM completion rates – a key TPM metric.
  • History: Maintain detailed records of all planned maintenance activities performed on each asset.
• Supporting Autonomous Maintenance (Pillar 1):
  • Digital Checklists: Create and assign digital checklists for operator tasks (Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication - CIL routines) accessible via mobile devices.
  • Task Tracking: Record completion of operator care tasks, providing visibility and accountability.
  • Abnormality Reporting: Allow operators to easily log potential issues or abnormalities they find during inspections directly into the system, triggering follow-up actions.
• Enabling Data Capture & Analysis (Pillar 3 - Focused Improvement):
  • Breakdown Recording: Capture detailed information about equipment breakdowns – time, duration, suspected cause, remedy taken.
  • Maintenance History: Provide a rich source of historical data on failures, repairs, parts used, and labor time for root cause analysis by Kaizen teams.
  • Cost Tracking: Link parts and labor costs to specific assets and work orders, helping identify high-cost problem areas.
• Streamlining Work Order Management:
  • Efficiently manage the entire lifecycle of both planned PM work orders and corrective maintenance requests generated from breakdowns or operator inspections.
• Centralizing Knowledge Management (Pillar 6 - Training & Education):
  • Document Repository: Store essential documents like standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, technical manuals, and training materials directly linked to specific asset records. Easy access for technicians and operators.
• Providing Reporting & KPIs (OEE & Pillar Performance):
  • Maintenance Metrics: Generate reports on key maintenance metrics like PM compliance, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), and maintenance costs.
  • Data for OEE: While not all CMMS calculate OEE directly (as it requires real-time production data), they provide crucial maintenance-related data (downtime duration, breakdown frequency) needed for OEE calculations, often integrating with dedicated OEE or production monitoring systems.

A modern, user-friendly CMMS/AMMS like Fabrico transforms TPM from a concept into a manageable, data-driven reality. It provides the necessary structure, visibility, and analytical tools to coordinate activities across departments, track progress effectively, and make informed decisions for continuous improvement.

Embarking on a Total Productive Maintenance journey is transformative, but it's not without its hurdles. Understanding potential challenges and focusing on critical success factors can significantly improve your chances of achieving lasting results.

Common Challenges to Anticipate:

• Resistance to Change: This is often the biggest obstacle. Shifting from traditional "maintenance fixes it" thinking to shared ownership requires a significant cultural change. Operators may resist additional responsibilities, and maintenance staff might feel their roles are threatened.
• Lack of Genuine Management Commitment: Superficial support isn't enough. If top management doesn't consistently champion TPM, provide resources, and hold people accountable, the initiative will likely falter.
• Insufficient Training and Resources: TPM requires new skills. Failing to invest adequately in training for operators, maintenance staff, and managers will hinder progress. Lack of time allocated for TPM activities is also a common issue.
• Trying to Do Too Much Too Soon: Attempting a full-scale, plant-wide implementation without piloting or phasing can overwhelm the organization and lead to burnout.
• Difficulty Measuring Results: If clear metrics (like OEE) aren't established and tracked from the beginning, it's hard to demonstrate progress and maintain momentum.
• Maintaining Momentum Long-Term: TPM is not a short-term project. Sustaining the focus, discipline, and continuous improvement mindset over months and years requires ongoing effort and leadership.

Critical Success Factors: What Makes TPM Work?

• Visible and Unwavering Leadership Support: Leaders must actively participate, communicate the vision, remove roadblocks, and celebrate successes. Their commitment sets the tone for the entire organization.
• Clear Communication and Vision: Everyone needs to understand why TPM is being implemented, what the goals are, and how their role contributes to the overall success.
• Thorough and Ongoing Training: Invest in comprehensive training tailored to different roles. Reinforce learning and provide opportunities for skill development.
• Start Small, Scale Smart (Pilot Approach): Begin with a well-defined pilot area to learn, adapt processes, demonstrate benefits, and build internal expertise before wider rollout.
• Employee Involvement and Empowerment: Actively involve operators and technicians from the beginning. Listen to their input, empower them to make improvements, and recognize their contributions.
• Patience and Persistence: Cultural change takes time. Don't expect overnight results. Be prepared for setbacks, learn from them, and stay committed to the long-term vision.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use metrics like OEE and data captured in your CMMS/AMMS to track progress, identify problem areas, prioritize actions, and demonstrate the value of TPM efforts.
• Integration with Business Goals: Clearly link TPM objectives to overall business goals like cost reduction, improved quality, on-time delivery, and safety.

Addressing potential challenges head-on and focusing on these success factors will significantly increase the sustainability and impact of your TPM program.

Total Productive Maintenance is more than just a set of tools or maintenance tasks; it's a holistic, proactive philosophy that fundamentally changes how an organization cares for its equipment and approaches operational efficiency.

By breaking down silos and fostering shared responsibility between operations, maintenance, engineering, and management, TPM aims to eliminate losses and maximize the effectiveness of physical assets.

Implementing the eight pillars of TPM provides a structured framework to:

• Drastically reduce equipment breakdowns and costly downtime.
• Lower overall maintenance expenditures.
• Improve product quality by addressing equipment-related defects.
• Create a significantly safer working environment.
• Boost employee morale, engagement, and skill levels.

Ultimately, TPM drives a culture of continuous improvement focused on achieving the ideal of perfect production. It empowers your entire workforce to contribute to reliability and efficiency, transforming your operation from reactive firefighting to proactive optimization.

While the journey requires commitment and persistence, the rewards in terms of competitiveness, profitability, and workforce engagement are substantial.

A successful TPM program relies on effective coordination, accurate data, and clear communication – all areas where a modern maintenance management system excels.

Fabrico provides the digital foundation you need to manage planned maintenance, support operator care tasks, track crucial data, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Streamline Your TPM Activities: See how Fabrico helps you schedule PMs, manage digital checklists for autonomous maintenance, and track work orders efficiently.
   
• Gain Data-Driven Insights: Discover how Fabrico captures the maintenance history and cost data essential for Focused Improvement and measuring TPM success.

Empower your team and enhance your Total Productive Maintenance program with the right digital tools. Learn more about Fabrico.io today.