Listen "Unlocking Digital TPM Success: Lessons from 40 Years of Manufacturing Excellence"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the Manufacturing Stream Podcast with your host, Eric Whitley, Director of Manufacturing Solutions at L2L. In this episode, Eric sits down with his longtime friend and TPM expert, Ellis New, also known as Hillbilly.With nearly four decades of experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Ellis and Eric have trained thousands of manufacturing professionals, implementing TPM strategies in plants across the world. Today, they’re diving deep into what makes TPM work, why maintenance is more than just a department, and how digital tools are transforming the way companies achieve zero failure reliability.Listen in as they discuss:The true role of maintenance in manufacturing successWhy training frontline workers is critical to reducing downtimeHow data and digital tools are changing the game for TPMThe biggest mistakes companies make when trying to improve productivityLessons from teaching 50,000+ people the principles of TPMIt’s a conversation packed with insights, stories, and practical advice for anyone in the industry.Want to learn more about digitizing your TPM program? Visit L2L.com or reach out to [email protected] connect with Ellis New, email [email protected] or call (864) 929-5899.Hit follow and join us for more conversations on manufacturing, reliability, and continuous improvement.l2l.comYoutube: @leading2lean
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