Water plant failures rarely happen by chance Most major failures start with simple ignored indicators or minor technical details overlooked at the wrong time. The critical question every operations manager must ask is: How many warning signs passed by unnoticed? In complex operational environments, traditional maintenance is no longer enough. This is where Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) comes in—not just as a repair strategy, but as a holistic framework that reshapes asset management and operations. In this article, we cover: How operations teams become the first line of defense against equipment failure. Strategies to minimize unplanned downtime and maximize operational efficiency. Practical steps to achieve Zero Breakdowns. If you work in operations, maintenance, or asset management, ignoring this approach could prove costly..