Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Yield Improvement in Uganda's Manufacturing Plants Systems

Felix Businge, Kyambogo University, Kampala Ezra Ssekitarama, Department of Civil Engineering, Busitema University Abiku Nabaluza, Department of Electrical Engineering, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Martin Okello, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18907593
Published: July 16, 2010

Abstract

Manufacturing plants in Uganda face challenges related to yield inefficiencies, which can impact productivity and profitability. A Bayesian hierarchical model was developed to analyse data from multiple plant sites, accounting for variability across different scales. The analysis revealed significant variation in yield improvements among plants, with some achieving up to 20% increase after implementing targeted strategies. Bayesian hierarchical modelling provided a nuanced understanding of yield improvement potential within Ugandan manufacturing systems. Manufacturing companies should tailor their strategies based on local plant-specific data and implement continuous monitoring for optimal performance. 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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Felix Businge, Ezra Ssekitarama, Abiku Nabaluza, Martin Okello (2010). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Yield Improvement in Uganda's Manufacturing Plants Systems. African Chemical Engineering Studies, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18907593

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Bayesian statisticsHierarchical modellingManufacturing systemsYield analysisUgandaGeographic dataMethodological evaluation

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