Abstract
AbstractThe sale of automobile in Taiwan reached the peak---510,000 in 2003 and then it declined to 320,000 annually in 2007 because of international and domestic causes. Automobile manufacturers are trying their best to search w- ays for financial support and cost reduction. So-called cost reduction means reducing loss. There is much loss occurring in the process of manufacturing, e.g.: mal-production, machinery shut-down and malfunctions...etc. How can these losses be avoided? TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) might provide us with a good solution.The present study focuses on automobile manufacturing by a researchi- ng structure of "The study of TPM system implant to auto maker--- using c- ase study of the China Motor Cooperation." The basic tasks are unveiled by both literature review and analysis as well as studying the TPM introducing methods of example factories. Furthermore, the clarified basic tasks are ana- lyzed to correlate with the result of TPM promotion by interviewing those p- roject managers who use TPM.The correlation between theoretical and practical issues is testified thro- ugh studying the historical process, promoting methods and outcome of TPM promotion in TPM awarded and model manufacturers. After detailed analysi- s, the following points are concluded: The ability for basic tasks of TPM be- nefits promotion of TPM. TPM should be conducted continuously and not f- or a short time to achieve the aim. It is advised for manufacturers to put TPM in a key role for making improvement progress continuously.The support fr- om the highest managing cabinet and involvement of every employee with proper education are the most essential factors for the success of TPM prom- otion.Key Words: Motor cooperation, TPM, foundation work, key success factor, Total Productive Management (TPM)