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Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a robust framework that goes beyond the traditional maintenance methods, fostering a proactive and collaborative approach to asset management. With its roots in Japanese manufacturing, TPM’s principles have evolved and adapted, proving applicable across diverse industries. As organizations navigate challenges and embrace TPM’s key tenets—equipment ownership, preventive measures, autonomous maintenance, continuous improvement, and workforce engagement—they unlock tangible benefits. From heightened equipment reliability and enhanced overall equipment effectiveness to an empowered and engaged workforce, TPM paves the way for sustained operational excellence. The future of TPM holds promises of integration with Industry 4.0, a heightened focus on sustainability, and potential global standardization, underscoring its enduring relevance in the landscape of efficient asset management.