The Impact of the TPM Method on the Quality and Reliability of the Production Process of the Tetrapak Line

The purpose of the diploma thesis was to demonstrate the impact of the TPM method on the ** quality and reliability** of the production process on the ** tetrapak line** at Steinrieser Getränke GmbH. For a better understanding of what kind of company this is, the company was also presented at the beginning, i.e. its organisational structure, statistical data about the company, which lines all operate within it and what is produced on them, as well as the component parts of these lines. It is important that the TPM method itself is also presented, therefore the impact of this method on the quality and reliability of the production process is shown in the continuation of the diploma thesis, which is of key importance for understanding. The results were poor, as both the quality and the reliability of the production process were at a low level.

Problem

The purpose of the diploma thesis was to demonstrate the impact of the TPM method on the ** quality and reliability** of the production process on the ** tetrapak line** at Steinrieser Getränke GmbH. For a better understanding of what kind of company this is, the company was also presented at the beginning, i.e. its organisational structure, statistical data about the company, which lines all operate within it and what is produced on them, as well as the component parts of these lines. For all those who may be hearing the word tetrapak for the first time, the ** tetrapak packaging is presented** in the continuation and the concept of tetrapak is explained.

The tetrapak lines in this company are presented with the individual components that are found in them.

Solution and Method

It is important that the TPM method itself is also presented, therefore the impact of this method on the quality and reliability of the production process is shown in the continuation of the diploma thesis, which is of key importance for understanding. Methods that were used as assistance in the implementation of the TPM method are also discussed. The second part, which can be discerned from the title, is the importance of knowledge about the quality and reliability of the production process, therefore this is also briefly described.

Since this is also strongly influenced by the quality standards that are implemented in this company, a brief description of these is mandatory so that the understanding of their impact on the quality of the production process is easier. During the procedure of implementing the TPM method on the tetrapak line in this company, an analysis of the state of the production process before its implementation was carried out.

Results

The results were poor, as both the quality and the reliability of the production process were at a low level. There were far too many stoppages, unusable products, unnecessary costs, lack of engagement of workers and management, which is a two-way problem, i.e. a problem of production and management and consequently a lack of unity and poor communication. With the consent of the company's management that the TPM method could be implemented in the production process of the tetrapak line, the implementation of this method up to the second stage, i.e.

the TPM pyramid with individual building blocks, is shown in the continuation of the diploma thesis, and it is described what was done in the inclusion of this method in the production process. A good year after the beginning of the implementation of this method, great progress began to show both in the quality and reliability of the production process and in the efficiency of the tetrapak line itself. Therefore, it can be justifiably concluded that the ** TPM method contributed to the improvement** of the quality and reliability of the production process.

Not only that, consequently the financial contribution of this production line is also greater, and the workers are much more engaged and satisfied. Most importantly, praise from customers has been increasing in the recent period, which is very important for the company. Today's companies are increasingly striving for complete quality of products and reduction of production costs, as they are trying to ensure their competitiveness in the market in this way.

One of the methods that contributes greatly to this is the TPM method. Of course, the implementation of the method in itself is not a sufficient step towards the company's success, but it is a great help. The conclusion of this is that this diploma thesis helps both the company and individual workers.

The path to success is difficult, a person learns throughout their life, searches for new methods and improves processes. Persistence and patience always pay off.