Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Time-Series Forecasting Model for Evaluating System Reliability in Nigerian Industrial Machinery Fleets: A Methodological Study

Michael Akpan, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) Chidera Okoro, Federal University of Technology, Akure Uzochukwu Nweke, Federal University of Technology, Akure
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18753665
Published: June 5, 2002

Abstract

Industrial machinery fleets in Nigeria face challenges related to reliability, maintenance costs, and operational efficiency. A time-series forecasting model was employed using data from a sample of industrial machinery fleet operations. Robust standard errors were calculated to account for uncertainty. The model demonstrated an accuracy rate of 85% in predicting system failures over a five-year period, indicating the reliability and predictive power of the approach. The study underscores the effectiveness of time-series forecasting in enhancing the management and maintenance of industrial machinery fleets. Adoption of this model can lead to significant improvements in fleet performance and cost savings for Nigerian industries. 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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Michael Akpan, Chidera Okoro, Uzochukwu Nweke (2002). Time-Series Forecasting Model for Evaluating System Reliability in Nigerian Industrial Machinery Fleets: A Methodological Study. African Infrastructure Development Studies (Interdisciplinary -, Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18753665

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NigerianReliability EngineeringTime-Series AnalysisForecasting ModelsEconometricsSystem DynamicsMaintenance Optimization

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