Mad Lazim, Halim and Ramayah, T. (2010) Maintenance Strategy in Malaysian Manufacturing Companies: A Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Approach. Business Strategy Series, 11 (06). pp. 387-396. ISSN 1751-5637

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Abstract

The paper aims to investigate the extent of TPM practices in Malaysian manufacturing companies as TPM practices has been shown to lead to better performance. Design/methodology/approach: A survey was conducted in the Malaysian manufacturing companies to examine the extent of TPM practices. The correlations among TPM practices have also been evaluated accordingly. Findings: Correlation analysis was carried out and the results show there is positive relationship among TPM practices. In general, TPM practices, for instance autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance and TPM strategy, have shown positive and significant correlations among this sample of Malaysian manufacturing companies. Research limitation/implications: Since the sample was rather small caution for generalization is needed. Practical implications: The study highlights the need to improve the collaboration between maintenance function and other functions in the organizations. TPM can be established as an aggressive strategy to face the stiff competitive environments which requires zero breakdowns, stoppages, and failures of equipments. Originality: The achievements of Malaysian manufacturing companies through TPM practices have been evaluated and important TPM practices identified for enhancing the effectiveness of TPM implementation programs in the Malaysian context

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Total productive maintenance (TPM), performance, manufacturing, Malaysia
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:	School of Technology Management & Logistics
Depositing User:	Mr. Izhar Hj. Hashim
Date Deposited:	02 Jan 2025 14:30
Last Modified:	02 Jan 2025 14:30
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/31754

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