A New Approach of TPM Activities in Korea

TPM 활동의 한국적 접근방식

TPM was introduced to industries of Korea in the middle of the 80's. Thereafter, the reorganization of Korean industrial structure brought out the spread of TPM activities. However, TPM activities in Korean industries seem to be inferior to those in Japanese industries. We think this situation has occurred, because many Korean industries have directly applied the TPM model developed by Japanese industries without adjustment. In this paper, based on consulting experience, we present a TPM model that is suitable to the culture of Korean industries and can be a means of improving a competitive power of company.