Consultants and Mentors in World Class Manufacturing

TPM ++ Brian Burgess in a role of leading a consultancy service at the University of Teesside Back to Pillars Eight Pillars

All TPM routes to World Class performance will differ according to the starting point, the culture, the industry, and the infrastructure.


It is best to have an overall strategic plan, but break down the elements into manageable journeys.


When you start a journey, you will not have a clear understanding of how you will get there specifically, and like the Daruma doll, will have no sight.


As you progress, collecting data, you begin to see your goal, having one eye seeing.


When you arrive at your goal, you will have the vision to see where you have been, 20/20 vision.


The cycle will repeat itself each new project.


In practical terms start with Measurement and 5S, then usually CI and AM followed by PM follow as an organisation matures and realises the benefits of T&E and SHE. Few companies complete all 8 pillars