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You searched Library Catalogue - Title: Penang : School of Business and Administration, Wawasan Open University, 2013.
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Call Number (WOU)
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SP CEMBA 2010
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Author
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Baljit, Singh Khaira
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Title
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Feasibility of implementing total productive maintenance (TPM) in research and development (R&D) testing for BS sdn bhd / Baljit Singh Khaira
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Abstract
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This study examines the feasibility of implementing total productive maintenance
(TPM) in BS Sdn Bhd’s R&D testing. It is expected to set the path towards replacing
the test department’s present maintenance scheme which is in a dire state with TPM.
Absence of a proper maintenance program has resulted in devastating effect on the
department’s finances, productivity, result quality and delivery as well as test rig
safety. Important elements surrounding TPM were reviewed from past literature and
served as the foundation on which the theoretical framework of the study was
formulated to illustrate the network of associated variables. Questionnaire was the
main instrument for data collection alongside interviews. A sample consisting of 65
test personnel made up of technicians and engineers had responded to the
questionnaire. Subsequently statistical tests were applied to analyse data of the
existing maintenance practices, test personnel readiness to adopt the TPM program,
and their expectations out of TPM in terms of performance improvements if it is
implemented. The findings of the study indicate that proactive maintenance which
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forms the basis of TPM are already established and is being supported fully by the
test management but sadly not fully practised. Instead staffs rely on conventional and
passive actions such as breakdown maintenance and maintenance outsourcing to get
the job done. As for readiness to embrace TPM, they portrayed high enthusiasm
towards majority of the TPM variables, and anticipate the same level of passion from
the management team. However, a minority are reluctant to take ownership of test rig
maintenance as well as are uncomfortable having a strict and regimental approach to
maintenance. Additionally, a big portion believes that they lack maintenance-related
skill and experience, and are in need of training and education. In terms of
performance improvements, response was exceptionally encouraging with employees
wanting to see the department and organisation prosper in terms of productivity,
quality, cost, delivery, safety, morale and achievement once TPM takes effect.
Fundamentally, BSSB’s test personnel are ready to embrace TPM but some minor
tweaks and improvements to the present maintenance mechanism, and administrative
system are vital before TPM can be implemented. This would then fully prepare
BSSB for TPM adoption and its employees to take ownership of the maintenance
functions to improve test rig availability, efficacy, quality, reliability, and safety.
Consequently, this would benefit BSSB in terms of longer equipment life, improved
performance as well as lower overall maintenance and operational costs.
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Notes
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Final project report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Administration (CeMBA)
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Publisher/Year
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Penang : School of Business and Administration, Wawasan Open University, 2010
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Physical Description
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87 p.; 30 cm.
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Subject
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Subject heading e.g. Motivation
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Subject
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Wawasan Open University -- Dissertations
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