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1. Obsolescence: viewpoints and definitions
1.1 Views of manufacturers/suppliers and product users
We need to distinguish between the viewpoint of product manufacturers and suppliers, and that of users, bearing in mind that manufacturers may themselves be users. In the production chain, there are original component manufacturers (OCM) and original equipment manufacturers (OEM), who use the components of the former. The OEM may be confronted with component obsolescence, putting him in the position of a user. It will then have to find solutions to continue producing its equipment, or modify it, to supply it to the end user.
For the manufacturer, product discontinuation may be due to new regulations or the unavailability of basic components, which may lead to modified products being offered to customers....
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Bibliography
Website
Component Obsolescence Group (COG) – http://www.cog.org.uk
Standards and norms
- 07-19 – Obsolescence management - NF EN IEC 62402 - 2019
- 02-06 – Terms and definitions of the components of goods and their supply - NF X 60-012-AFNOR -
- 04-22 – Maintainability of durable goods for professional use - NF X 60-301-AFNOR - –
- 06-00 – Long-term storage of electronic components – implementation guide - UTE C96-029 - – ...
Regulations
Law no. 83-634 of July 13, 1983 on rights and obligations... (consolidated version of March 3, 2002).
Décret n° 2000-44 du 13 janvier 2000 portant... (version consolidée au 5 octobre 2007), JO n° 11 du 14 janvier 2000, page 369 NOR : FPPA9910013D.
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Cerium electrolytic oxidation process and electrolysis unit for its implementation CA2582058.
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