EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Author: Stevenson
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Chapter 4.S, Problem 20P
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To determine: The availability of the machine.
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Mean time between failures (MTBF):
The mean time between failures is a term which denotes the time that is elapsed between the first failure of a product and the second failure of a product. It is calculated during the normal system operation.
Mean time to repair (MTTR):
The mean time to repair is the time incurred for a device to fail and also the time elapsed to repair the device. The repair is carried out after the failure of the device.
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