A Management Approach to Component Obsolescence in the Military Electronic Support Environment

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  • A. Meyer
  • L. Pretorius
  • J.H.C. Pretorius
چکیده

This article proposes a process to manage the problem of electronic component obsolescence from a military product support perspective. By assessing applicable literature as well as feedback and lessons learned from relevant support projects, a methodology for the management of component obsolescence is proposed. The aim of the research is to provide a definition of component obsolescence drivers and to formulate a process for the management of component obsolescence within a military electronic support environment. The process provides guidelines on how management activities can be optimised to reduce applicable obsolescence risks and thereby reducing related life cycle costs.

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تاریخ انتشار 2003