 ##  [Total Productive Maintenance](/total-productive-maintenance) 

  ##  [Total Productive Maintenance](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/total-productive-maintenance-0) 

  
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**Engineering &amp; Applied Technologies Dictionary**

 
Definition

A comprehensive equipment-maintenance approach that engages all employees in proactive and preventive activities (including operator-led basic care, scheduled maintenance and systematic improvement) aimed at maximizing overall equipment effectiveness (availability × performance × quality) and minimizing unplanned downtime.