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Implementing TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) can be a transformative journey for a company, but it requires a clear understanding from the start. The decision to adopt TPM is often driven by common situations such as: - The company is part of a group that has decided to extend TPM to all its units; - The management system leader (TQC/TQM, Lean Manufacturing, WCM) convinces the leadership of the importance of TPM for overall success; - The Maintenance manager presents to the leadership the advantages of TPM in maximizing asset efficiency; - A consulting firm proposes TPM, highlighting its benefits and methodology. However, it is essential to understand that TPM is not just a cost-reduction program. Companies that seek only to cut maintenance expenses, expecting Autonomous Maintenance alone to achieve this, may face disappointing results. Implementing TPM initially increases costs due to restoring the basic conditions of equipment, training, hiring specialized maintenance personnel, a...