Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Methodological Evaluation of Manufacturing Systems in Tanzanian Plants Using Quasi-Experimental Design

Mwesigwa Ssemogerere, Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) Kamasi Muhumuza, University of Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18718064
Published: December 23, 2000

Abstract

Manufacturing systems in Tanzanian plants are increasingly adopting modern technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency. However, there is a need for rigorous methodological evaluation of these adoption rates. A quasi-experimental design will be employed to assess the impact of technological advancements in Tanzanian manufacturing facilities. This approach includes pre- and post-testing phases to determine the effectiveness of implemented systems. Findings suggest a moderate increase (between 15% and 20%) in adoption rates for certain technologies post-intervention, indicating significant progress towards modernization within these plants. The quasi-experimental design successfully identified trends and patterns in technology adoption across Tanzanian manufacturing environments. These insights provide valuable evidence for future policy recommendations. Further research should explore the long-term implications of these technological advancements on job security, employee training needs, and environmental impact within Tanzanian industries. Manufacturing systems, Tanzanian plants, Quasi-experimental design, Technology adoption The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y_{it}=\beta_0+\beta_1X_{it}+u_i+\varepsilon_{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.

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Mwesigwa Ssemogerere, Kamasi Muhumuza (2000). Methodological Evaluation of Manufacturing Systems in Tanzanian Plants Using Quasi-Experimental Design. African History of Science and Technology (Humanities perspective), Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18718064

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GeographyQuasi-experimental designMethodologyManufacturing systemsAfricaTanzanian plantsProductivity assessment

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