Obsolescence Management

Due to various factors, components / materials are partially replaced by incompatible successors after only 6 months. In many areas, however, products are to be delivered as many years as possible. If components of a product or system are no longer available, we speak of obsolescence.

Essential parts of our obsolescence management are:

• Forecast and cost analysis for a whole life cycle
• Risk assessment of components
• Lifespan analysis of parts lists
• Contracts with manufacturers and suppliers
• Monitoring of key components
• Supplier monitoring through audits and reviews
• Second-Source-Strategy
• Management of stocks
• Close coordination with the customer
• Preference for components with low obsolescence risk
• Regular OM analysis and report of components

To offer best support for our customers in the subject of obsolescence management based on a constantly current state of knowledge, Katek joined as a member of the industry-interest association COG (Component Obsolescence Group) Germany.