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Note—A Prediction Model for Manufacturer Warranty Reserves

Marlin U. Thomas

Management Science · 1989 · Volume 35 · Issue 12

DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.35.12.1515

Abstract

A model for predicting warranty reserves for manufactured units having exponential failures is extended for more general failure distributions. The model allows for discounting. Sample calculations are provided.

Keywords

marketing, product policy

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