| Article ID: | iaor1991942 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Volume: | 28 |
| Issue: | 12 |
| Start Page Number: | 2219 |
| End Page Number: | 2242 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1990 |
| Journal: | International Journal of Production Research |
| Authors: | Murthy S.N.P. |
| Keywords: | quality & reliability |
The output quality in a single state production system depends on the input quality and the machine state. The machine state deteriorates with production and affects output quality. The deterioration, and hence output quality can be controlled through proper maintenance actions. This paper formulates a model and examines optimal open and closed loop policies for carrying out such maintenance actions.