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There is a lifecycle mismatch between the life of an electronic component, or semiconductor, and the life of an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product. This problem requires that during design, engineers must be cognizant of which electronic components and semiconductors will be available, and which parts may be obsoleted during a product’s manufacturing process. BOM…
In a manufacturing supply chain, there are precious few constants. The price of a critical electronic component will fluctuate in accordance with customer demand, for example, as well as the demand for the OEM product among consumers. Yet, somehow, in a marketplace where change is the only true constant, manufacturers must find a way to…
The ideal obsolescence management strategy requires transparency from all parties involved in the supply chain. These parties include the equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who design the consumer product, the EMS providers who assemble them, and the component manufacturers (OCMs) who provide the critical components necessary to bring the OEM’s vision to life. But when complications arise…
In the last month, technology titan Apple has found itself caught in the crossfire of customers (and a few mainstream media publications) accusing them of “planned obsolescence” in regard to their decision to slow down processing speeds in older iPhones. Hardly an original concept, the idea behind a planned obsolescence conspiracy is simple: Manufacturers deliberately…
A flexible, personalized delivery schedule. Guaranteed business continuity throughout the entire lifecycle of the OEM’s product. An average of 42 percent savings on inventory carrying costs. 20+ years of preserved working capital. These are only a few of the benefits OEMs and EMS providers receive upon adopting a Last Time Buy Solution. These are more…
There is a life cycle mismatch between the life of an electronic component, or semiconductor, and the life of an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product. This problem requires that during design, engineers must be cognizant of which electronic components and semiconductors will be available, and which parts may be obsoleted during a product’s manufacturing process.…