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Can TPM Be Implemented In Conjunction With The Army Materiel Maintenance Policy

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This paper is based on my literature studies on TQM and TPM. Explorative analysis and qualitative research was selected and conducted in an attempt to answer the central research question: Can TPM be implemented in conjunction with the Army Materiel Maintenance Policy? “The exploratory design is conducted about a research problem when there are few or no earlier studies to refer to or rely upon to predict an outcome. The focus is on gaining insights and familiarity for later investigation or undertaken when research problems are in a preliminary stage of investigation” (University of Southern California, 2016). “Qualitative research is characterized by its aims, which relate to understanding some …show more content…

Maintenance is an enabling process to meeting Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) requirements. ARFORGEN is the process used to generate and regenerate combat power and preserve the capital investment of combat systems and equipment to enable training and mission accomplishment (Department of the Army, 2013). The Army’s doctrinal definition can be confusing to some and it does not make mention of efficiency, reducing non-value adding activities and the overall equipment effectiveness. This definition allows for commanders at all levels the flexibility to focus on other tasks, tasks not related to …show more content…

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