Uncertainty analysis in product service system : Bayesian network modelling for availability contract
Year: 2016
Type: dissertation
Abstract: There is an emerging trend of manufacturing companies offering combined products and services to customers as integrated solutions.Availability contracts are an apt instance of such offerings, where product use is guaranteed to customer and is enforced by incentive-penalty schemes.Uncertainties in such an industry setting, where all stakeholders are striving to achieve their respective performance goals and at the same time collaborating intensively, is increased.Understanding through-life uncertainties and their impact on cost is critical to ensure sustainability and profitability of the industries offering such solutions.
Author: Swetha Narayana
Language: English
Subfield: Marketing
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2583451700