scispace - formally typeset
Search or ask a question
Journal ArticleDOI

Analysis of barriers of total productive maintenance (TPM)

TL;DR: A questionnaire based survey and interpretive structural modelling approach have been used to model and analyse key barriers and drive managerial insights.
Abstract: In the highly competitive environment, to be successful and to achieve world-class-manufacturing, organizations must possess both efficient maintenance and effective manufacturing strategies. A strategic approach to improve the performance of maintenance activities is to effectively adapt and implement strategic TPM initiatives in the manufacturing organizations. Total productive maintenance (TPM) is not easy to adopt and implement, due to presence of many barriers. The purpose of this paper is to identify and analyse these barriers. A questionnaire based survey was conducted to rank these barriers. The results of this survey and interpretive structural modelling approach have been used to model and analyse key barriers and drive managerial insights.
Citations
More filters
Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors highlight the application of Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) to analyze the barriers in implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), with emphasis on maintenance programs to improve quality of products, reliability of processes and reduction in cost.
Abstract: – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the application of Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) to analyze the barriers in implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). TPM is explained in brief with emphasis on maintenance programs to improve quality of products, reliability of processes and reduction in cost. Barriers in implementation of TPM are also discussed. Concept of ISM and steps in developing ISM are described in detail. The authors then illustrate the research methodology which involves applying ISM to analyze barriers in TPM. , – The paper starts off by describing the concepts of TPM and ISM. Barriers in implementation of TPM are discussed. It explains ISM as a methodology to understand the underlying interrelationship among the inhibiting factors. The authors draw up an action plan to carry out research on the usage of ISM to study the TPM inhibitors, to develop an integrated model to establish the relationship among the different TPM inhibiting factors and to suggest action plan to mitigate these factors. , – Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) can be used to analyze the driving and dependence power of the variables inhibiting implementation of TPM. The barriers to implement TPM are described with detailed explanation. The complexity of the problem and the degree of interconnection among the variables can be found out. This will help Managers take action on mitigating the barriers. , – By analyzing the interrelationships among the barriers and their strengths, management can chalk out the strategy to implement TPM in an organization. Management will become aware of the barriers which have the maximum influence and then can act accordingly to mitigate these barriers. This will help in implementing TPM faster and in an organized manner. , – Many authors have used ISM to study various issues. A couple of authors have used ISM to determine barriers in implementation of TPM. The authors feel that most of the papers describe ISM in brief making it slightly difficult for readers to understand. This paper aims to explain elaborately step-by-step on how to develop an ISM making it easier for researchers to understand the ISM concept. Even though there are papers on TPM and difficulties in implementation of TPM, this paper explains the barriers in implementing TPM based on the experience of the corresponding author having worked in the refinery industry.

101 citations

Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: In this paper, a hybrid approach comprising of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and graph theoretic approach (GTA) has been used to identify four categories of barriers, namely technical information barriers, operational and strategic barriers, financial and economic barriers and human barriers.
Abstract: In the era of circular economy, the economic growth of a country is highly dependent on the sustainable performance of its manufacturing sector. Therefore, it is mandatory to develop technology with maximum efficiency and minimum pollution to make manufacturing sector sustainable and competitive. Hence cleaner technology is an ingenious option to maintain potential for increasing effectiveness of manufacturing processes. Cleaner technologies application is the modern integrated approach in manipulating pollutants and wastes in industries. “Cleaner Technology” is all about less and more systematic energy and materials use. For manufacturing organisations to be globally competitive and sustainable, it is necessary to implement cleaner technologies in different functions. Organisations face number of barriers while implementing cleaner technologies. It becomes indispensable to measure the influence of these barriers for formulating strategic approach to implement cleaner technologies. On the basis of literature review and experts’ opinion, four categories of barriers, namely technical information barriers, operational and strategic barriers, financial and economic barriers and human barriers are identified. In this study, hybrid approach comprising of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and graph theoretic approach (GTA) has been used. First prioritisation of different categories of barriers by AHP has been done and second, GTA has been applied for finding the barriers intensity index. Based on this study, finance and economic barriers have emerged as major hurdle in implementing cleaner technologies. Proposed framework will help organisations in quantifying barriers in implementing cleaner technologies in different processes thereby developing effective strategies for sustainable production.

65 citations

Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: In this article, a graph theoretic approach has been applied to find the intensity of these barriers through an index which is computed through a permanent function obtained from the digraph of TPM barriers.
Abstract: Total productive maintenance (TPM) is an innovative approach to maintenance which holds the potential for enhancing effectiveness of production facilities. But, implementation of TPM is not an easy task. Innumerable barriers are encountered in real-life cases during TPM implementation. It is very essential to evaluate the nature and impact of these barriers so that production and maintenance managers can cultivate some strategies to overcome these barriers. In the present exertion, a graph theoretic approach has been applied to find the intensity of these barriers through an index which is computed through a permanent function obtained from the digraph of TPM barriers.

52 citations


Cites background from "Analysis of barriers of total produ..."

  • ...Tsang and Chan (2000), Attri et al. (2012b) have highlighted the role of top management’s commitment and leadership in successful TPM implementation....

    [...]

  • ...Besides this, Bakerjan (1994), Adam et al. (1997), Co, Patuwo, and Hu (1998), Attri et al. (2012a), Davis (1995), Jostes and Helms (1994), Chan et al. (2005), Davis (1997), and Rodrigues and Hatakeyama (2006) have ascribed lack of top management support and understanding as the foremost hurdle in…...

    [...]

  • ...Attri et al. (2012a), Baglee and Knowles (2010) have found lack of awareness and understanding of benefit of TPM as the major obstacle in the implementation of TPM. Lack of knowledge of TPM will result into misperception over what exactly constitutes TPM, understanding the prominence of knowledge,…...

    [...]

  • ...Attri et al. (2012a), Crawford, Blackstone, and Cox (1988) and Becker (1993) have also stated cultural resistance as the prominent problem in TPM implementation....

    [...]

  • ...Attri et al. (2012a) have identified and analysed the barriers of TPM implementation by interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approach....

    [...]

Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: The paper uses interpretive structural modeling and MICMAC analysis, to illustrate the designing and implementation of AMS and highlights the influence of factors including, organizational structure, outsourcing, top management support, convertibility etc.
Abstract: The paper aims to examine the design and implementation model for Agile Manufacturing System (AMS). This paper contributes to the literature on AMS by identify the factors for adoption of AMS. Nevertheless, there is relatively little research on AMS and techniques that take into account the dynamic nature of manufacturing system. To address this gap, the paper firstly reviews systematically the introduction on AMS; secondly, it provides the various factors necessary to address question and implementation of AMS in industry; thirdly, it uses interpretive structural modeling and MICMAC analysis, to illustrate the designing and implementation of AMS and fourthly, highlights the influence of factors including, organizational structure, outsourcing, top management support, convertibility etc. Finally, this paper concludes with managerial implication and further research directions.

52 citations


Cites background or methods from "Analysis of barriers of total produ..."

  • ...ISM is an interactive learning process in which a set of different directly and indirectly related elements are structured into a comprehensive systematic model (Attri et al. 2013a)....

    [...]

  • ...The system is influenced slightly by internal and external environmental changes (Attri et al. 2013a, b, c)....

    [...]

  • ...…like green supply chain management, sustainable supply chain management, supply chain risk management, reverse logistics, supplier selection, mobile banking, total productive maintenance, railway maintenance and risk control decision (Raj et al. 2008; Attri et al. 2013a, b, c; Singh et al. 2015)....

    [...]

  • ...ISM technique is one of the best techniques to find the inter-relationship among various elements (Kumar and Sharma 2015; Jain and Raj 2015b; Attri et al. 2013b)....

    [...]

Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: The construction industry has a major role in the economic development of any country as mentioned in this paper, and because of the nature of the construction industry and its unique characteristics, and the overtime wo...
Abstract: The construction industry has a major role in the economic development of any country. Because of the nature of the construction industry and its unique characteristics, and the overtime wo...

49 citations

References
More filters
Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: The use of field-based empirical methodologies in the production and operations management (POM) area has been steadily increasing over the past several years as discussed by the authors, and one of the most prominent among these is the survey research methodology which has often been used to capture data from business organizations.

1,199 citations

Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: In this article, an interpretive structural model (ISM) is developed to show the inter-relationship of different criteria and their levels of importance in the vendor selection process, revealing that attitude and willingness for business and after sales service are as important factors as quality, delivery and practice.
Abstract: Vendor selection is one of the most important activities of a purchasing department. Traditionally, vendors are selected for their ability to meet the quality requirement, delivery performance and the price offered. However, as they are selected not only to meet the immediate requirement but also future needs, one needs to consider many other factors when selecting a reliable vendor. Analyses some of the most important criteria which have been classified into four categories: autonomous, dependent, linkage and driver depending on their driver power and dependence. Develops an interpretive structural model (ISM) to show the inter‐relationship of different criteria and their levels of importance in the vendor selection process. Reveals that “attitude and willingness for business” and “after sales service” are as important factors as quality, delivery and practice. These criteria are dependent on all the others. This analysis could provide a meaningful analytical base in the vendor selection process.

902 citations

Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyze the interaction among the major barriers, which hinder or prevent the application of reverse logistics in automobile industries, using Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) to understand the mutual influences among the barriers.

794 citations

Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: A comprehensive literature review of techniques used to increase response rates to questionnaires was conducted and conclusions were based on arithmetic combination of 497 response rates found in 93 questionnaires.
Abstract: A comprehensive literature review of techniques used to increase response rates to questionnaires was conducted. Conclusions were based on arithmetic combination of 497 response rates found in 93 j...

703 citations

Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: In this paper, using interpretive structural modeling, interrelationships of the variables, influencing supply chain agility, have been derived, and these variables have been categorized according to their driving power and dependence.

584 citations