Force Tech Talk Ep22 | Managing Obsolescence: Lifetime Buys, Forecasting & Risk
Following the success of our previous obsolescence roundtable, the Force Technologies team returns to answer more real-world questions from engineers, procurement specialists and manufacturers.
In Episode 22, we discuss:
Should you make a lifetime buy when components become obsolete?
How procurement teams can become involved earlier in obsolescence planning
When a redesign is necessary and when alternative solutions may be better
Managing traceability for hard-to-find and end-of-life components
The importance of documentation retention and quality processes
Long-term storage strategies for…
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