Logistics and supply chain management of maintenance is a very critical task in the offshore wind energy industry. A failure to deliver proper maintenance services may adversely affect the wind farm availability and thereby reducing power output as well as profitability. The organization of...

Offering warranty for a second-hand item stimulates the sales of the item, but at the same time, it accumulates additional warranty servicing cost. This additional cost can be reduced through actions that improve the reliability of the item, such as overhaul and upgrade. An upgrade action brings...