Tools
Tools
Ekenberg, L. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0665-1889, Fasth, T., & Larsson, A.
(2018).
Hazards and quality control in humanitarian demining.
International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 35 (4) 897-913. 10.1108/IJQRM-01-2016-0012.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the adequacy of International Mine Action Standards 09.20 (IMAS 09.20) and the used standards ISO 2859 in the context of demining.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors show how the actual quality level acceptable quality limit (AQL) significantly affects the average total quality cost for one lot with a single sampling plan and, consequently, the average total quality cost, and as AQL increases, the cost of rejecting a lot and the cost of sampling increase.
Findings
The sampling plans for demining are not always optimal given economical and other concerns and that other mechanisms should be considered.
Practical implications
Addressing opportunity costs for adopting wide samplings plans instead of clearing uncleared land per default, as well as balancing producer and consumer consequences seems, therefore, to be highly relevant from a socio-economical perspective.
Originality/value
The general understanding of quality management and the systems involved are limited within the mine action sector. IMAS and most national mine action standards provide only a fairly narrow description of the issue. This implies that the field is missing opportunities to achieve efficiency and effectiveness, as well as to learn from and improve upon past experiences. The authors demonstrate herein that sampling provides little additional confidence as to whether a particular area is free from explosive hazards and substantial savings can be made compared to the current practice.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Quality control, Risk analysis, Demining, Land release |
| Research Programs: | Risk & Resilience (RISK) |
| Depositing User: | Romeo Molina |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Apr 2018 07:56 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Aug 2021 17:30 |
| URI: | https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/15189 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |