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.