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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate maintenance and production problems in the cement industry in Libya, with particular emphasis on future implementation of total productive maintenance (TPM).Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents the use of case study approach of production data and history, field visits, a survey methodology using a detailed questionnaire with employees and interviews with top and middle managers in four cement factories.Findings – It has been found that the four factories under investigation have low productivity and production levels when compared with the design values. There is no clear TPM strategy and also it has been found that the lack of training and personal development is the main cause of this problem. In addition, employees are found not to be motivated as a result of the lack of a management strategy and reward structure.Research limitations/implications – Based on the findings, a new framework for TPM has been developed. This TPM strategy coul...

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An investigation into current production challenges facing the Libyan cement industry and the need for innovative total productive maintenance (TPM) strategy