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TPM

TPM

8.4
Maintenance for equipment done by another company rather than the maker
  • noun
  • Jargon
: mantenimiento por terceros
  • Many companies choose to outsource their equipment reliability to a TPM provider to reduce downtime.

Examples

  • Hiring a reliable TPM specialist helped the firm maintain its production equipment without high costs.

  • Toe to G says yeah, TPM is a repair nightmare.

  • The factory implemented a TPM strategy to ensure all machinery was serviced regularly and efficiently.

Surface Forms

TPM singular
TPMs plural

Etymology

TPM can also mean third-party maintenance, which is 'maintenance' done by an outside company instead of the original maker. That's why companies use TPM services to save money and keep old equipment 'running' longer.