Insights from Alexandria & AW
In our latest podcast episode, Alexandria and AW dove deep into the challenges of implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in today’s volatile business environment. With modern manufacturing becoming more digitized, more human-centric, and increasingly pressured to adapt, traditional TPM frameworks are starting to show their cracks.
👉 Catch the full episode here:
🎧 Watch on YouTube
💡 Key Insights from the Conversation:
- TPM Alone Is No Longer Enough: AW emphasized that traditional TPM approaches, while foundational struggle to keep up with fast-changing demands and workforce expectations.
- Industry 5.0 as a Game Changer: Alexandria introduced the idea of Industry 5.0, where human intelligence and machine precision work together. This shift calls for TPM strategies that are flexible, intuitive, and people-first.
- Kaizen & Six Sigma: Tools, Not Solutions: While these methods can produce short-term wins, AW shared how their real impact only lasts when embedded in a broader, more strategic reliability framework.
- DFR (Design for Reliability): A recurring theme was the importance of designing systems with reliability in mind from the outset, not just fixing issues post-failure.
If you’re involved in maintenance, operations, engineering, or leadership, this conversation is a must-listen.
🧩 TWO BULLET TUESDAY: Why Short-Term Projects Aren’t Enough Anymore
This week’s Two Bullet Tuesday builds directly on the podcast, highlighting the tension between short-term improvement projects and the need for long-term, design-driven thinking.
Here’s what we tackled:
🔩 Bullet 1: Is TPM Still Relevant?
The traditional TPM framework is being outpaced by today’s flexible, human-centered manufacturing demands. Learn why it needs to evolve or risk becoming obsolete.
🔩 Bullet 2: Are Kaizen Events & Six Sigma Really Delivering Long-Term Value?
They’re great tools—but without a clear DFR strategy, their impact fades. We break down how to align improvement projects with deeper system design for sustainable success.
📖 Read the full blog post here:
🔗 The Hidden Cost of TPM — Why Short-Term Projects Aren’t Enough
🎓 UPCOMING MASTERCLASS: Take Your Maintenance Strategy to the Next Level
Ready to put these ideas into action?
We’re hosting a specialized Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Masterclass in Houston on June 9, 2025, designed for maintenance professionals seeking to optimize their planning processes.
Key benefits include:
• Reduce maintenance backlog by up to 40%
• Increase wrench time from industry average 35% to over 55%
• Develop actionable implementation plans for your organization
Early bird registration discount is open, with limited seats available.
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💡 Early bird discounts are still available on request!
Wrapping It Up
This week’s discussion, across our podcast, blog, and newsletter, centers on one key truth:
⚠️ We can’t keep using yesterday’s tools to solve today’s problems.
Whether you’re a maintenance planner, reliability engineer, or operations leader, now is the time to reimagine TPM, rethink improvement strategies, and design for lasting impact.
See you in the masterclass
Stay tuned, stay reliable
The Learnmar Team
🌐 www.learnmar.com