BOM Monitoring: Putting Obsolescence Management Back in OEM Hands

By Logan Wamsley

Traditionally, equipment manufacturers have viewed obsolescence management as a strategy that requires implementation only when the market explicitly declares it necessary. Through a product change notification (PCN) or other similar channel, the buyer would be notified when a pivot is necessary. Under certain circumstances, this is not necessarily a poor strategy — such a model…

Reactive Obsolescence Management vs. Proactive BOM Monitoring

By Logan Wamsley

Time is of the essence during the ongoing electronics revolution. Companies in all industries across the board are struggling to stay ahead of the game in this ever-evolving world. It may feel like you’re one step ahead, but, in fact, you’re actually two steps behind. Obsolescence has become an urgent issue which manufacturers are more…