Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)

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Methodological Evaluation of Industrial Machinery Fleets in Kenya Using Time-Series Forecasting for Yield Improvement Assessment

Francis Njuguna Gachoka, University of Nairobi Nelly Chepkemoi Kamau, Department of Civil Engineering, Moi University Victor Ochola Gitonga, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Kenya Oscar Mwangi Mutahi, Kenyatta University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18829360
Published: October 3, 2006

Abstract

Industrial machinery fleets play a crucial role in agricultural productivity in Kenya, yet their performance variability is not well understood. A time-series forecasting model was employed to analyse fleet performance data over multiple years. Robust standard errors were used to assess the uncertainty in predictions. The analysis revealed a consistent direction in yield improvements (2% annually) across different machinery types, with proportions varying by season and terrain type. The time-series forecasting model effectively predicted yield improvements, providing actionable insights for fleet management. Further research should focus on incorporating real-time data to enhance the predictive accuracy of the model. Agricultural Machinery, Time-Series Forecasting, Yield Improvement, Fleet Management 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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Francis Njuguna Gachoka, Nelly Chepkemoi Kamau, Victor Ochola Gitonga, Oscar Mwangi Mutahi (2006). Methodological Evaluation of Industrial Machinery Fleets in Kenya Using Time-Series Forecasting for Yield Improvement Assessment. African Agricultural Systems Engineering, Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18829360

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African geographiestime-series analysiseconometricspredictive maintenancestochastic processesgrey systems theoryforecasting models

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