Remaining life estimation of used components in consumer products: life cycle data analysis by Weibull and artificial neural networks

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Assessing the reliability of used components for remanufacturing is a difficult and unexplored process. A comprehensive two-step approach in assessing used components is presented. C omponent behavior wa s studied using Weibull analysis, then the degradation and condition monitoring data are analyzed using an artificial neural network model.

Manufacturing processes, Analysis, Usage, Neural networks, Production processes, Neural network, Remanufacturing, Used goods, Weibull distribution, Report

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Response to price and production risk: the case of Australian wheat

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A model for the supply and demand for wheat in Australia is provided. Costs, risk aversion, and yield and price uncertainty were some of the constraints considered.

Wheat, Wheat Farming, Statistical Data Included, Grain industry, Futures

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Dancing with giants: acquisition and survival of the family firm

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The responses of family firms to mergers and acquisitions are analyzed taking the example of the takeover of an Australian wine producer and family firm.

Acquisitions & mergers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Wine industry, Wineries, Family-owned business enterprises, Family-owned businesses, Family corporations

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