Solving tomorrows obsolescence management challenges with. Obsolescence management plan an essential health insurance. Avcom was developed to be a proactive, customizable solution in a fastchanging industry. Worked with nasa headquarters hq to incorporate obsolescence management requirement to the eee parts policy 8730. The oma trainers are experienced om professionals and have experienced the issues surrounding om from both customer and supplier perspectives. Om tools o obsolescence management and monitoring tools are an important element of. In one regard, this is understandable given how each industry and each manufacturer within that industry prioritizes different. Strategies to mitigate obsolescence in defense systems. As the components get older, the challenges associated with maintaining these systems also increase. The concept of project management is applied to strategic obsolescence management in the following manner.
Problems caused by piece part and cots obsolescence continue to increase due to a market that focuses on disposable devices. Shortages dmsms guidebook is a compilation of the best proactive practices from across dod services and agencies for managing the risk of obsolescence. Developed msfcstd3620, eee parts obsolescence management and control requirements. 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. 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. Military systems typically outlive most of their internal components, giving rise to parts obsolescence. The strategic procedures and tactics are based on the fundamentals of project management. Naval sea systems command home warfare centers nuwc.
For example, if an electronic component in the 25yearold control system of a nuclear power plant fails, an. 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. When warfighter programs are affected by aging, unreliable products, or lack of funding for spare boards and system repairs, our troops. Obsolescence risk assessment process best practice view the table of contents for this issue, or go to the journal homepage for more 2012 j. Diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages. The key methods involve minimizing the selection from strategies to the prediction, mitigation and management of product obsolescence book. For proactive management plan contact epecomponents. 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. 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. 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. Introduction to obsolescence management supplychain. Official website of the naval sea systems command navsea, the largest of the u.
This chapter describes how to implement a comprehensive strategic obsolescence management plan. Obsolescence management for subsea production control systems document 3428a v1. Managing obsolescence takes commitment to best practices. Cmcauk are an obsolescence management and parts procurement specialist company, accredited to iso 9001. By the time a ship or plane is decommissioned, it has often been in use decades beyond its original life expectancy. Chapter 9 strategic obsolescence management to be cost effective, an obsolescence management plan must expand its coverage to include reactive, proactive, and strategic elements. Obsolescence risk assessment process best capability. What makes a complete obsolescence management strategy. Obsolescence of manufacturing and repair facilities 19 3.
This projection will include equipment for faculty and staff, equipment for instructional computer labs and classrooms, and equipment. Parts management boards and integrated product teams 25 parts management. Developed the electronic parts application reporting and tracking system eparts obsolescence module. Avionics obsolescence management services aerospace. 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. 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. A prioritised obsolescence risk register should record details of all assessment and decisions. 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. 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. Early identification of risk allows a wider range of options to be considered and reduces the actual cost of resolution. The intent of this plan is to replace computers, and laptops on each campus. Reactive approaches to obsolescence management a case for proactive obsolescence management using lifecycle forecasting algorithms from independent component databases. Obsolescence management academy keeping you up to date. Pdf obsolescence risk assessment process best practice.
Retrofit of a conventional fire alarm control panel facp to an addressable system is one example of an adaptive renewal to address technological obsolescence. All computers need to be an integral part of the wide area. It forms part of a larger strategy of obsolescence management. Control engineering proactive obsolescence management. Commercial and defenseaerospace oems original equipment manufacturers daily face the risks of component obsolescence and the resulting impacts on the longevity of. Most companies have commodity managers or system experts who are knowledgeable about and often have responsibility for the management of. 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.
Plm obsolescence management phase 1 research report initial model and current state assessment. The obsolescence management academy oma offers training and education in the discipline of obsolescence management om. 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. Aug 12, 2019 document an obsolescence management plan. Component obsolescence is inevitable and cannot be avoided. 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. A wellmanaged obsolescence management system safeguards a company. Technology must be integrated in the management of the classroom and the management of the district business functions. Available commercial tools qstar, ihs contracting for availability and risk shared. Obsolescence risk assessment process, management and. The paper clarifies the differences between obsolescence mitigation and resolution strategies and to classify them, identifying their strengths and weaknesses. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. A total solution to the problem of obsolescence, reduce obsolescence risks, improve plans, processes, tools and training with tls obsolescence management. Four obsolescence management myths that kill defense.
Functional obsolescence is perhaps one of the most systemic forms of obsolescence that can affect groups of assets. 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 is inevitable and affects all systems, especially military systems which are designed for a long product life. It allows you to deal with the highest priority items first and not waste time and resources on low impact, low risk components. Sd19 parts management guide defense logistics agency. 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. Cmcauk offer customised obsolescence management solutions that fit their customers requirements, rather than inflexible, shrink wrapped products. In the face of relentless budget cuts, defense programs face system life cycles lasting longer than originally anticipated. The obsolescence management team must make sure the data gets sent to the right person within the organization as notices can easily be misdirected.
It allows you to deal with the highest priority items first and not waste time and resources on. Obsolescence management centers around a control database. Dotfaaarxxxx obsolescence and life cycle management. The obsolescence risk assessment for the bill of materials bom is a paramount activity in order to manage obsolescence proactively and cost. Plm obsolescence management is a major topic of concern in industries where the. Advanced component obsolescence management avcom bae. Jun 28, 2017 obsolescence management is a cost avoidance exercise. Four obsolescence management myths that kill defense programs. In this way a proactive approach, rather than a reactive approach is adopted for obsolescence issues. 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. Strategic management of component obsolescence using. An obsolescence management plan should come to help. A component obsolescence plan should follow the requirements of eia standard 4899, section 5.
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. With a force of 74,000 civilian, military and contract support personnel, navsea engineers, builds, buys and maintains the navys. Plm obsolescence management phase 1 research report. May 17, 20 cmcauk offer customised obsolescence management solutions that fit their customers requirements, rather than inflexible, shrink wrapped products.
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. 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. Obsolescence management is a cost avoidance exercise. 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. Joint operator obsolescence management specification. 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. Strategic management of component obsolescence 3 the prohibitive cost of system requalification and recertification.
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