Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model Assessment for Yield Improvement in Rwanda's Process-Control Systems

Kwegyiragwa Mukantabana, Department of Electrical Engineering, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18959215
Published: May 10, 2012

Abstract

Rwanda's manufacturing sector is leveraging process-control systems to enhance product quality and efficiency. A Bayesian hierarchical model was applied to analyse data from multiple factories, accounting for variability at both factory and process levels. Model parameters were estimated using Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods. The analysis revealed a significant variation in yield improvement rates across different factories (e.g., 15% to 28%), indicating the need for tailored interventions rather than uniform strategies. Bayesian hierarchical models provided nuanced insights into yield performance variability, facilitating more targeted process-control system improvements. Facilities showing lower improvement rates should focus on specific areas of their processes that have shown significant potential for enhancement based on model outputs. 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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Kwegyiragwa Mukantabana (2012). Bayesian Hierarchical Model Assessment for Yield Improvement in Rwanda's Process-Control Systems. African Transportation Engineering, Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18959215

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Bayesian statisticsHierarchical modellingQuality controlManufacturing processesRwandaGeographic information systemsStatistical process control

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