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1. Concept of obsolescence
Obsolescence is a phenomenon that affects all sectors of industry, whether it be aeronautical, automotive, energy or telecommunications. Obsolescence is accelerating as markets and technologies evolve, and as regulations tighten.
A very practical definition of obsolescence was proposed by a group of experts in 2016: obsolescence corresponds to the fact that an item becomes either unsuitable for current demands, or unavailable from the original manufacturer.
According to Singh et al. , a component becomes obsolete when it is no longer manufactured,...
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Bibliography
Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Obsolescence management. AFNOR Édition. - IEC 62402 - 2019
- Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and material Shortages (DMSMS) – DoD Supply Chain Management Regulation. - SD-22 - 2022
- Obsolescence management – Exchange of information regarding on changes and discontinuations of products and units. - VDMA 24903 - 2017
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