Generic Tools and Methods for Obsolescence Control
Abstract
The increasing discrepancy between the life cycles of professional electronics equipment and the life cycles of the components (which are largely intended for volume markets) means that professional electronics manufacturers must implement methods processes and tools to give their customers long-term availability guarantees for their products despite obsolescence problems in the components. Although this effort must be made at the level of each unit and adapted to the type of product the customers needs and internal organization the existence of common methodological tools and principles can significantly help each unit set up the appropriate procedure for their particular case. This paper gives an overview of the methods and tools set up within the Thomson-CSF group to support the units in this procedure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010969
Entities
People
- Gerard Gaillat