TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE CONSULTING BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

Midwest TPM Partners is an operations management consultancy headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, launching in 2026. We operate in the manufacturing services sector, specializing in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for small to mid-sized manufacturers in automotive, food and beverage, and consumer packaged goods (CPG). Our core offering combines expert on-site TPM consulting with proprietary data analytics to convert maintenance from a reactive cost center into a measurable driver of production capacity and margin. One-liner: we turn maintenance into predictable throughput gains.

We deliver structured TPM programs: baseline audits, 5S and autonomous maintenance training, planned maintenance redesign, spare-parts optimization, and a cloud analytics dashboard that tracks OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) and failure modes. What sets us apart is a workforce-empowerment model—trainer-led operator ownership—paired with analytics that quantify capacity gains and ROI. Target customers are U.S.-based small/mid manufacturers with 50–500 employees seeking 5–20% capacity improvement. Short-term goal: sign five pilot engagements in year one (2026). Long-term goal: scale to 50 retained clients and a 25% recurring-revenue mix by 2030. One-liner: practical TPM that pays for itself within the first year of deployment.

Problem

American small and mid-sized manufacturing plants suffer steady profit erosion from unplanned equipment downtime and inefficient maintenance schedules that reduce production capacity, increase emergency repair and overtime costs, shorten equipment life, and create unsafe working conditions. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is absent or poorly implemented across many facilities, leaving maintenance treated as a reactive cost center rather than a profitability driver.

These firms routinely lack in-house TPM expertise and actionable analytics, so maintenance remains fragmented and reactive while safety, throughput, and contract competitiveness decline. A focused, operationally grounded TPM service that combines on-site consulting with data analytics is necessary to close this gap and restore predictable capacity and margins. One clear reality: fixing maintenance strategy is the fastest way to recover lost production and margin.

Solution

Hands-on TPM consulting delivered on the factory floor turns reactive maintenance into proactive profit. We address unplanned downtime and reactive cycles by diagnosing equipment failure modes, measuring OEE (overall equipment effectiveness), and providing customized roadmaps so mid-market manufacturers increase capacity without new capital.

Services include deep-dive diagnostic assessments, OEE loss analysis, staff training in proactive maintenance, data-driven dashboards, and facilitated Kaizen events to close gaps quickly. One-liner: We turn reactive maintenance into proactive profit.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to revitalize American manufacturing by empowering workforces with the tools and knowledge to achieve world-class operational efficiency. Through hands-on collaboration and data-driven strategies, we transform maintenance operations into a strategic advantage that eliminates waste, boosts profitability, and builds resilience. We commit to continuous improvement of both people and processes to drive sustainable growth for every facility we serve.

Key Success Factors

Success depends on delivering measurable ROI and scaling a standardized, mid-market-focused TPM service.

• Year 5 revenue: $7,160,000 demonstrates market traction and revenue potential.
• Proprietary assessment software and training: ensures standardized, high-quality service delivery.
• Mid-market, hands-on positioning: differentiates from larger, less engaged consultancies.
• Efficient economics: 10-month breakeven and 32-month payback validate unit economics.
• Scalable team plan: ramp to 10 Senior TPM Consultants by 2030 to meet demand.

Financial Summary

Brief summary of projected revenue, profitability, and returns for the Executive Summary.

Financial requirements: Minimum cash buffer $533,000 (minimum cash month Sep-26). Payback period 32 months; breakeven Oct-2026. Anticipated ROI: IRR 5.57% and ROE 5.42%.

Outlook: revenue scales to $7.16M and EBITDA to $2.865M by Year 5, driven by growing retainer revenue and achieving breakeven in Oct-2026.

Funding Requirements

We require $533,000 in seed funding to cover CAPEX, the 2026 marketing program, and working capital to reach breakeven in October 2026.

Financial snapshot one-liner: Year 1 revenue of $923,000, reaching $7,160,000 by Year 5 with breakeven in October 2026.

Profitability and returns one-liner: Year 1 EBITDA -$274,000, Year 2 EBITDA $253,000, Year 5 EBITDA $2,865,000; IRR 5.57%, ROE 5.42%, total payback 32 months, driven by growing recurring retainer revenue.