The link between TPM and Lean Six Sigma
The link between Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Six Sigma lies in their shared goal of achieving operational excellence through continuous improvement, waste reduction, and optimization of processes. While TPM and Lean Six Sigma are distinct methodologies, they are often integrated to create a comprehensive approach to enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness within an organization.
(For more background, consult the separate articles in this Essential Insights series that introduce each of these methodologies.)
To help shed some light on the link between the two methodologies, this article briefly describes their (1) commonalities, (2) integration points, and (3) complementary aspects.
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