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Obsolescence: a societal issue? Industrial, economic and societal sources and risks, possible mitigation measures

Authors: Claude BARON, Marc ZOLGHADRI, Sid-Ali ADDOUCHE, Yann ARGOTTI, Kevin BOISSIE

Publication date: December 10, 2021

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5. Conclusion

Obsolescence is a social phenomenon that is accelerating with technological progress, and becoming increasingly important. It affects products, knowledge and know-how. It manifests itself in a wide variety of sectors. Its impact on industry, the economy, the environment and society can be significant, even critical.

This article begins by clarifying and formalizing the concept of obsolescence, with reference to current standards. It considered the different sources of obsolescence and its impact on the product, our economy and our environment. He then listed the different types of obsolescence, and concluded with a panorama of obsolescence remediation strategies. Today, it is strategic to be able to foresee the occurrence of obsolescence as early as possible, so as to be able to anticipate its treatment as effectively as possible, and prevent or at least limit its...

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