In this paper, we examine the large body of existing research on outsourcing, and assess
the status of research on outsourcing the maintenance of medical devices. Because so little …

A multi-state system (MSS) has more than two discrete states corresponding to different
performance rates. Usually, MSS is viewed as in a failure state once its performance rate …

Maintenance is key to business continuity since this activity is required for the proper
functioning of engineering assets. Maintenance involves a wide range of activities and many …

A model is presented in this paper for maintenance service contract design, negotiation and
optimization. The model was developed under the assumption that there are one customer …

Most studies on multi-state series–parallel systems focus on the static type of system
architecture. However, it is insufficient to model many complex industrial systems having …

This article considers optimal maintenance and allocation of elements in a Linear Multi-state
Consecutively Connected System (LMCCS), which is important in signal transmission and …

Maintenance is a necessity for most multicomponent systems, but its benefits are often
accompanied by considerable costs. However, with the appropriate number of maintenance …

Multistate physics modeling (MSPM) of degradation processes is an approach proposed for
estimating the failure probability of components and systems. This approach integrates …

This study uses multivariate regression analysis to examine the effects of asset specificity on
the financial performance of both external and internal governance structures for medical …

The mission for a type of transportation system is to complete a certain transportation volume
within a predetermined period, during which maintenance is also performed. In such a …