Which of the following is true regarding total productive maintenance (TPM)?
A) TPM is concerned with machine operation, not machine design.
B) Field service and depot service perform virtually all maintenance and repair activities.
C) Operators run their machines, but maintenance departments maintain them.
D) TPM reduces variability through employee empowerment and excellent maintenance practices.
E) TPM views maintenance and repair as tactical issues, not strategic ones.

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TPM involves empowering employees to take an active role in maintaining equipment, aiming to reduce variability and improve reliability through proactive and preventive maintenance practices. It integrates maintenance into the daily activities of all employees, not just specialized maintenance departments, emphasizing the strategic importance of maintenance in achieving high quality and efficiency.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Total Productive Maintenance