Strategic obsolescence management strategies to the. Available commercial tools qstar, ihs contracting for availability and risk shared. With a robust obsolescence plan or strategy in place obsolescence can be managed early and addressed methodically, it can provide significant through life savings and with the recent publicity regarding cuts in uk defence equipment costs this is an area that is welcomed with open arms as obsolescence has a particularly major impact on the supportability and through life. Obsolescence is inevitable and affects all systems, especially military systems which are designed for a long product life. What makes a complete obsolescence management strategy. Chapter 9 strategic obsolescence management to be cost effective, an obsolescence management plan must expand its coverage to include reactive, proactive, and strategic elements. The key methods involve minimizing the selection from strategies to the prediction, mitigation and management of product obsolescence book. Shortages dmsms guidebook is a compilation of the best proactive practices from across dod services and agencies for managing the risk of obsolescence. As the components get older, the challenges associated with maintaining these systems also increase. In the face of relentless budget cuts, defense programs face system life cycles lasting longer than originally anticipated. Retrofit of a conventional fire alarm control panel facp to an addressable system is one example of an adaptive renewal to address technological obsolescence. Obsolescence management is a cost avoidance exercise. For hardware to be maintained having a solid obsolescence management plan is very common and many good examples and practices to follow can easily be found.
With a force of 74,000 civilian, military and contract support personnel, navsea engineers, builds, buys and maintains the navys. Jun 28, 2017 obsolescence management is a cost avoidance exercise. Most companies have commodity managers or system experts who are knowledgeable about and often have responsibility for the management of. It allows you to deal with the highest priority items first and not waste time and resources on low impact, low risk components. Technology must be integrated in the management of the classroom and the management of the district business functions. Strategic management of component obsolescence 3 the prohibitive cost of system requalification and recertification.
A component obsolescence plan should follow the requirements of eia standard 4899, section 5. It allows you to deal with the highest priority items first and not waste time and resources on. Three obsolescence management levels 8 proactive management of obsolescence requires the identification of critical parts that. Obsolescence management for subsea production control systems document 3428a v1. Plm obsolescence management phase 1 research report initial model and current state assessment. Obsolescence management process flow the v22 program offices omt is guided by an obsolescence management plan that establishes a proactive process for predicting, identifying, and controlling obsolescence impacts that affect the program from conceptual design through retirement. Om tools o obsolescence management and monitoring tools are an important element of. Avcom was developed to be a proactive, customizable solution in a fastchanging industry. Obsolescence of manufacturing and repair facilities 19 3. A wellmanaged obsolescence management system safeguards a company. A prioritised obsolescence risk register should record details of all assessment and decisions. Strategic management of component obsolescence using.
Four obsolescence management myths that kill defense. Obsolescence risk assessment process best capability. With material extracted from various dod dmsms management documents, this dod dmsms guidebook provides the dmsms program manager pm with a central repository of best practices. You can also save cost investment by using a configuration management system to feed information into your obsolescence management and further share costs by using the same data and system for your cyber security management and ip management. With a force of 74,000 civilian, military and contract support personnel, navsea engineers, builds, buys and maintains the navys ships and submarines and their combat systems. Advanced component obsolescence management avcom bae.
Pdf obsolescence risk assessment process best practice. In one regard, this is understandable given how each industry and each manufacturer within that industry prioritizes different. Solving tomorrows obsolescence management challenges with. Diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages. The term obsolescence management strategy, while simple in theory how oems adapt their supply chain when faced with critical electronic components approaching endoflife, has a nearly infinite number of variations in the supply chain marketplace. Introduction to obsolescence management supplychain. In this way a proactive approach, rather than a reactive approach is adopted for obsolescence issues. Developed msfcstd3620, eee parts obsolescence management and control requirements. The last operational step to improve sustainability is to implement an obsolescence management plan in the documentation of the system at the time of delivery. Proactive obsolescence management the requirements for subsea equipment supplier are summarised below, outlining the necessary components that are defined as a proactive obsolescence management plan for subsea control systems. Strategies to mitigate obsolescence in defense systems. Avcom is the obsolescence management solution that offers the greatest flexibility and operational selfsufficiency.
Cmcauk are an obsolescence management and parts procurement specialist company, accredited to iso 9001. The strategic procedures and tactics are based on the fundamentals of project management. This chapter describes how to implement a comprehensive strategic obsolescence management plan. Obsolescence management plan an essential health insurance.
Obsolescence risk assessment process best practice view the table of contents for this issue, or go to the journal homepage for more 2012 j. The obsolescence management team must make sure the data gets sent to the right person within the organization as notices can easily be misdirected. Obsolescence management can seem a daunting and expensive process but by following this ag 5step approach, it can be managed in a very costeffective and efficient manner. The oma trainers are experienced om professionals and have experienced the issues surrounding om from both customer and supplier perspectives. Four obsolescence management myths that kill defense programs.
Obsolescence management plan omp, taking into account not only electronics but also other aspects such as mechanical components, software, materials, skills, tooling and test equipment. Obsolescence deals with the process or condition by which a piece of equipment becomes no longer useful, or a form and function no longer is currently available for production or repair. Reactive approaches to obsolescence management a case for proactive obsolescence management using lifecycle forecasting algorithms from independent component databases. With a robust obsolescence plan or strategy in place obsolescence can be managed early and addressed methodically, it can provide significant through life savings and with the recent publicity regarding cuts in uk defence equipment costs this is an area that is welcomed with open arms as obsolescence has a particularly major impact on the supportability and through life costs of equipment. This projection will include equipment for faculty and staff, equipment for instructional computer labs and classrooms, and equipment. For example, if an electronic component in the 25yearold control system of a nuclear power plant fails, an.
Worked with nasa headquarters hq to incorporate obsolescence management requirement to the eee parts policy 8730. Military systems typically outlive most of their internal components, giving rise to parts obsolescence. Developed the electronic parts application reporting and tracking system eparts obsolescence module. By the time a ship or plane is decommissioned, it has often been in use decades beyond its original life expectancy. This plan should offer information for replacing all system components including when they should be replaced, how critical each component is to the operation of the test system, and how. Commercial and defenseaerospace oems original equipment manufacturers daily face the risks of component obsolescence and the resulting impacts on the longevity of. Obsolescence management obsolescence is a lack of availability of an item or raw material resulting from statutory and process changes, as well as new designs. Dotfaaarxxxx obsolescence and life cycle management. Jul 21, 2017 obsolescence management obsolescence is a lack of availability of an item or raw material resulting from statutory and process changes, as well as new designs. The concept of project management is applied to strategic obsolescence management in the following manner. Plan now or pay later skyrocketing costs of todays industrial equipment coupled with the accelerated pace of technological change are creating expectations from customers that products will be supported far beyond the typical component lifecycle. A good quality process must be in place utilising appropriate processes and tools. Control engineering proactive obsolescence management.
Obsolescence management centers around a control database. Early identification of risk allows a wider range of options to be considered and reduces the actual cost of resolution. Sd19 parts management guide defense logistics agency. Managing obsolescence takes commitment to best practices. Obsolescence management academy keeping you up to date.
Obsolescence management plan omp forecasting and cost estimates 25 factors to be considered type and complexity, technology, number of suppliers and laws and regulations. Obsolescence risk assessment process, management and. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. You can also save cost investment by using a configuration management system to feed information into your obsolescence management and further share costs by using the same data and system for your cyber security management and ip. A total solution to the problem of obsolescence, reduce obsolescence risks, improve plans, processes, tools and training with tls obsolescence management. It forms part of a larger strategy of obsolescence management. Component obsolescence is inevitable and cannot be avoided. The paper clarifies the differences between obsolescence mitigation and resolution strategies and to classify them, identifying their strengths and weaknesses. Functional obsolescence is perhaps one of the most systemic forms of obsolescence that can affect groups of assets. Cmcauk offer customised obsolescence management solutions that fit their customers requirements, rather than inflexible, shrink wrapped products. Naval sea systems command home warfare centers nuwc.
The obsolescence management academy oma offers training and education in the discipline of obsolescence management om. Avionics obsolescence management services aerospace. Joint operator obsolescence management specification. An obsolescence management plan should come to help. Obsolescence management and diminishing manufacturing sources 19 subcontractor management 19 part and supplier qualification requirements 20 substitute part practice 20 parts management plan structure 22 parts management effectiveness metrics 24 feedback 24 chapter 4. Aug 12, 2019 document an obsolescence management plan. In order to ensure that obsolescence management is a key element considered within any design, it is necessary to incorporate the concepts into the design of a product from its earliest stages. May 17, 20 cmcauk offer customised obsolescence management solutions that fit their customers requirements, rather than inflexible, shrink wrapped products. For proactive management plan contact epecomponents. Problems caused by piece part and cots obsolescence continue to increase due to a market that focuses on disposable devices. Parts management boards and integrated product teams 25 parts management.
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