Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Methodological Assessment of Manufacturing Plant Systems Reliability in Ethiopian Swine Enterprises Using Quasi-Experimental Design

Yared Tessema, Bahir Dar University Mekonnen Asfaw, Department of Crop Sciences, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18791205
Published: October 5, 2004

Abstract

The reliability of manufacturing plant systems in swine enterprises is critical for maintaining consistent productivity and profitability. A mixed-method approach combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews was employed to assess system reliability across 10 randomly selected pig farming enterprises. The Quasi-Newton method was used for model fitting in the statistical analysis. The system reliability scores averaged at 85%, indicating moderate performance variability among different farms, with some plants experiencing up to 20% downtime per month. This study provides a robust framework for evaluating manufacturing plant systems' reliability in Ethiopian swine enterprises and offers recommendations for improving system stability and efficiency. Implementing predictive maintenance strategies can reduce downtime by 15%, leading to significant improvements in farm productivity and financial outcomes. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Yared Tessema, Mekonnen Asfaw (2004). Methodological Assessment of Manufacturing Plant Systems Reliability in Ethiopian Swine Enterprises Using Quasi-Experimental Design. African Swine Science (Agri/Animal Science), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18791205

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EthiopiaQuasi-experimentalManufacturing SystemsReliability AssessmentSWIFTSMethodologyQuality Control

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