Strategies to the Prediction, Mitigation and Management of Product Obsolescence

Strategies to the Prediction, Mitigation and Management of Product Obsolescence

von: Bjoern Bartels, Ulrich Ermel, Peter Sandborn, Michael G. Pecht

Wiley, 2012

ISBN: 9781118275443

Sprache: Englisch

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Strategies to the Prediction, Mitigation and Management of Product Obsolescence



  Strategies to the Prediction, Mitigation and Management of Product Obsolescence 5  
  Contents 7  
  Preface 15  
  1: Introduction to Obsolescence Problems 17  
     1.1: Definition of Obsolescence 17  
     1.2: Categorization of Obsolescence Types 19  
     1.3: Definition of Obsolescence Management 20  
     1.4: Categorization of Obsolescence Management Approaches 21  
     1.5: Historical Perspective on Obsolescence 22  
     1.6: Occurrence of Obsolescence 24  
        1.6.1: Technological Evolution 24  
        1.6.2: Technological Revolutions 24  
        1.6.3: Market Forces 24  
        1.6.4: Environmental Policies and Restrictions 24  
        1.6.5: Allocation 25  
        1.6.6: Planned Obsolescence 27  
     1.7: Product Sectors Affected by Obsolescence Problems 27  
     1.8: Parts Affected by Obsolescence Problems 29  
        1.8.1: Electronic Part Obsolescence 29  
        1.8.2: Software Obsolescence 31  
        1.8.3: Textile and Mechanical Part Obsolescence 32  
  2: Part Change and Discontinuation Management 33  
     2.1: The Change Process 34  
     2.2: Change-Control Policies of Major Part Manufacturers 34  
     2.3: Change-Notification Policies of Major Companies 35  
        2.3.1: Differences by Manufacturer 35  
        2.3.2: Differences by Division or Manufacturing Location 37  
        2.3.3: Differences by Customer Type 38  
        2.3.4: Differences by Geographical Location 38  
        2.3.5: Distributors 39  
        2.3.6: Contract Manufacturers 39  
     2.4: Change-Notification 40  
        2.4.1: Industry Standard Process Change-Notification 40  
           2.4.1.1: Electronic Industries Alliance 41  
           2.4.1.2: U.S. Military 43  
     2.5: Change-Notification Paths 43  
        2.5.1: Direct to Equipment Manufacturers 44  
        2.5.2: Via Distributors 44  
        2.5.3: Via Contract Manufacturers 45  
        2.5.4: Via Independent Services 45  
     2.6: Examples of Common Changes 45  
        2.6.1: Fabrication Changes 46  
        2.6.2: Die Revisions 46  
        2.6.3: Changes to Assembly/Test Locations 47  
        2.6.4: Changes to Assembly Materials 47  
        2.6.5: Packing, Marking, and Shipping Changes 48  
  3: Introduction to Electronic Part Product Life Cycles 49  
     3.1: Product Life Cycle Stages 50  
        3.1.1: Introduction Stage 52  
        3.1.2: Growth Stage 52  
        3.1.3: Maturity Stage 54  
        3.1.4: Decline Stage 54  
        3.1.5: Phase-Out Stage 54  
        3.1.6: Discontinuance and Obsolescence 55  
     3.2: Special Cases of the Product Life Cycle Curve 55  
     3.3: Product Life Cycle Stages as a Basis for Forecasting 56  
  4: Obsolescence Forecasting Methodologies 57  
     4.1: Obsolescence Forecasting—Parts with Evolutionary Parametric Drivers 58  
        4.1.1: Basic Life Cycle Curve Forecasting Method 58  
           4.1.1.1: Step 1: Identify Part/Technology Group 58  
           4.1.1.2: Step 2: Identify the Part's Primary and Secondary Attributes 60  
           4.1.1.3: Step 3: Obtain Sales Data Associated with the Primary Attribute 62  
           4.1.1.4: Step 4: Construct the Life Cycle Curve and Determine Parameters 62  
           4.1.1.5: Step 5: Determine the Zone of Obsolescence 63  
           4.1.1.6: Step 6: Modify the Zone of Obsolescence 64  
           4.1.1.7: Summary 66  
        4.1.2: Advanced Life Cycle Curve Method 67  
           4.1.2.1: Determining the Window of Obsolescence via Data Mining 68  
           4.1.2.2: Application of Data Mining Determined Windows of Obsolescence to Memory Modules 70  
     4.2: Obsolescence Forecasting—Parts without Evolutionary Parametric Drivers 72  
        4.2.1: Procurement Lifetime 72  
        4.2.2: Electronic Part Introduction Date and Obsolescence Date Data 73  
        4.2.3: Determining Mean Procurement Lifetimes 74  
        4.2.4: An Interpretation of Procurement Lifetime and Worst-Case Forecasts 79  
        4.2.5: Part Type Specific Results 82  
        4.2.6: Discussion and Conclusions 85  
     4.3: Non-Database Obsolescence Forecasting Methodology 86  
        4.3.1: Forecasting Process 86  
        4.3.2: Step 1: Identify Part/Technology Group 86  
        4.3.3: Step 2: Obtain Forecasting Data 87  
        4.3.4: Step 3: Estimated EOL Date and Risk of Obsolescence 89  
        4.3.5: ERP System Modification 91  
        4.3.6: Discussion and Conclusion 92  
  5: Case Study Hardware Forecasts and Trends 93  
     5.1: Dynamic RAMs (DRAMs) 93  
        5.1.1: Types of DRAMs 94  
        5.1.2: Market and Technology Trends 94  
        5.1.3: Application of the Forecasting Methodology 97  
        5.1.4: Discussion of DRAM Forecasts 99  
     5.2: Static Random Access Memories (SRAMs) 100  
        5.2.1: Types of SRAMs 101  
        5.2.2: The SRAM Market 102  
        5.2.3: Application of the Forecasting Methodology 104  
        5.2.4: Discussion of SRAM Forecasts 107  
     5.3: Non-Volatile Memories 110  
        5.3.1: Types of Non-Volatile Memories 111  
           5.3.1.1: EEPROM 111  
           5.3.1.2: Flash Memory 112  
        5.3.2: The Non-Volatile Memory Market 113  
        5.3.3: Application of the Life Cycle Forecasting Methodology 114  
        5.3.4: Determining the Zone of Obsolescence 117  
        5.3.5: Discussion of Non-Volatile Memory Forecasts 119  
     5.4: Microprocessors 121  
        5.4.1: Types of Microprocessors 123  
        5.4.2: The Microprocessor Market 123  
        5.4.3: Application of Forecasting Methodology 124  
        5.4.4: Determining the Zone of Obsolescence 129  
        5.4.5: Discussion of Microprocessor Forecasts 129  
     5.5: Microcontrollers and Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) 131  
        5.5.1: Type of Microcontrollers 131  
           5.5.1.1: Embedded Microcontrollers 132  
           5.5.1.2: External Memory Microcontrollers 132  
        5.5.2: The Microcontroller Market 132  
        5.5.3: Overview of Digital Signal Processors 134  
        5.5.4: Application of the Life Cycle Forecasting Methodology 134  
        5.5.5: Determining the Zone of Obsolescence 135  
        5.5.6: Discussion of Microcontroller and DSP Forecasts 136  
     5.6: Logic Parts 136  
        5.6.1: Types of Logic Parts 136  
        5.6.2: The Logic Part Market 142  
        5.6.3: Application of Forecasting Methodology 142  
        5.6.4: Discussion of Logic Part Forecasts 144  
     5.7: Analog Parts 145  
        5.7.1: Types of Analog Parts 146  
        5.7.2: The Analog Part Market 146  
        5.7.3: Application of Forecasting Methodology 147  
        5.7.4: Determining the Zone of Obsolescence 149  
        5.7.5: Discussion of Analog Forecasts 151  
     5.8: Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) 152  
        5.8.1: Types of ASICs 152  
           5.8.1.1: Full-Custom ASICs 153  
           5.8.1.2: Semi-Custom ASICs 153  
           5.8.1.3: Programmable Logic Devices 154  
        5.8.2: The ASIC Market 155  
        5.8.3: Application of Life Cycle Forecasting Methodology 155  
        5.8.4: Discussion of ASIC Forecasts 156  
  6: Software Obsolescence 159  
     6.1: The Root Causes of Software Obsolescence 161  
     6.2: Software Obsolescence Mechanisms 162  
        6.2.1: Software Purchasing Obsolescence Mechanism 164  
        6.2.2: Software Support Obsolescence Mechanism 165  
        6.2.3: Software Compatibility Obsolescence Mechanism 167  
        6.2.4: Software Infrastructure Obsolescence Mechanism 169  
        6.2.5: Software Distribution Obsolescence Mechanism 170  
     6.3: Discussion 171  
  7: Reactive Obsolescence Management 173  
     7.1: Change and Discontinuance Notifications 174  
     7.2: Obsolescence Recovery (Mitigation) Tactics 176  
        7.2.1: Negotiating with the Manufacturer 178  
        7.2.2: Existing Stock 178  
        7.2.3: Reclamation 179  
        7.2.4: Alternate Parts 179  
        7.2.5: Part Substitution 180  
        7.2.6: Uprating 182  
        7.2.7: Aftermarket Sources 184  
        7.2.8: Emulation 190  
        7.2.9: Redesign 193  
        7.2.10: Reverse-Engineering 196  
        7.2.11: Lifetime Buys/Bridge Buys 197  
     7.3: Selecting the Proper Reactive Obsolescence Management Strategy 202  
        7.3.1: Part Discontinuance Status 202  
        7.3.2: Degree of Life Cycle Mismatch 202  
        7.3.3: Number of Products Using the Obsolete Part 202  
        7.3.4: Volume Requirement 203  
        7.3.5: Product Support 203  
        7.3.6: Number of Obsolete Parts in a System 203  
        7.3.7: Future Market 203  
        7.3.8: Turnaround Time Available for Resolution 204  
        7.3.9: Requalification Requirements 204  
     7.4: Reactive Obsolescence Management Checklist 204  
     7.5: Reactive Obsolescence Management Guideline 204  
  8: Proactive Obsolescence Management 209  
     8.1: Members of the Proactive Obsolescence Management Board 210  
     8.2: Schedule and Milestones 210  
     8.3: Initial Obsolescence Risk Analysis 211  
        8.3.1: BOM Management 211  
        8.3.2: Material Risk Index 212  
        8.3.3: Health Monitoring 212  
     8.4: Tracking Parts' Availability 213  
     8.5: Product Obsolescence and Aftersales 213  
  9: Strategic Obsolescence Management 215  
     9.1: Applying Project Management Principles to Obsolescence Management 216  
     9.2: Initiation Stage 218  
        9.2.1: Auditing 218  
        9.2.2: Raising Awareness 220  
     9.3: Planning and Design Stage 221  
        9.3.1: Design Products to Avoid Obsolescence 221  
        9.3.2: Process Analyses 222  
           9.3.2.1: Ishikawa/Fishbone Diagram 222  
           9.3.2.2: Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) 222  
           9.3.2.3: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) 224  
     9.4: Execution Stage 226  
        9.4.1: Forecasting the Product Life Cycle 226  
        9.4.2: Parts Selection Process 226  
        9.4.3: Demand Specification 228  
        9.4.4: Supplier Management 229  
        9.4.5: Contractual Language 230  
        9.4.6: Special Obsolescence Management Capabilities 232  
        9.4.7: Streamlining Regulatory Procedures 232  
        9.4.8: Management above the Piece-Part Level 233  
        9.4.9: Design Refresh Planning Optimization 233  
           9.4.9.1: Porter Model for Refresh Planning 234  
           9.4.9.2: The MOCA Refresh Planning Model 236  
           9.4.9.3: Material Risk Index (MRI) Model 238  
        9.4.10: Open Systems 239  
        9.4.11: Hardware-Software Independence 240  
        9.4.12: Responsibilities of Customers and End Users 240  
     9.5: Monitoring and Controlling Stage 241  
        9.5.1: Economics of Obsolescence Management Strategies 241  
        9.5.2: Cost Variations at the Part or Component Level 243  
        9.5.3: Cost Variations at the System or Module Level 243  
        9.5.4: Cost Variations due to Economic Policy Factors 244  
        9.5.5: Cost-Benefit Analysis 244  
     9.6: Strategic Obsolescence Management Guidelines 245  
  10: Obsolescence Management Standards and Organizations 249  
     10.1: Helpful Standards for Obsolescence Management 249  
        10.1.1: Defense Standardization Program Office (SD-22) 250  
        10.1.2: Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) 250  
        10.1.3: Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) 251  
        10.1.4: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 251  
        10.1.5: DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V. 252  
        10.1.6: British Standards Institution (BSI) 252  
        10.1.7: STACK International 252  
        10.1.8: Electronics Industry Quality Conference (EIQC) 252  
        10.1.9: Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC) 253  
        10.1.10: VMEbus International Trade Association (VITA) 253  
     10.2: Helpful Organizations for Obsolescence Management 253  
        10.2.1: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) 253  
        10.2.2: Government Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) 256  
        10.2.3: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) 256  
        10.2.4: Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) 256  
        10.2.5: UK Ministry of Defence (UK MoD) 257  
        10.2.6: Component Obsolescence Group (COG) 258  
        10.2.7: University of Maryland—CALCE 259  
        10.2.8: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 259  
  References 261  
  Index 283  

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