The principle of Total Productive Maintenance is total participation of all associates to build a profitable operation, practice prevention rather than cure, hands on shop floor approach, involve everyone, and treat everyone with respect.

1. Focused Improvement (Kobetsu-Kaizen)
2. Autonomous Maintenance (Jishu-Hozen)
3. Planned Maintenance (Keikaku-Hozen)
4. Training and Education
5. Early Management (Product and Equipment)
6. Quality Maintenance (Quality-Hozen)
7. Office TPM (TPM in administrative and support dept.)
8. SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment)