Incorporating Obsolescence Management from the Start—Beginning with the Product Development Process

Obsolescence management begins with the initial product concept. Frank-Ralf Mayer, Business Development Manager at the Cicor Group specializing in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Pharmaceutical, explains in his presentation how, with the right foresight, obsolescence risks can be reduced throughout the entire lifecycle of a device or system. Among other things, this involves the ability to proactively identify and categorize potential internal and external friction points across departments and then implement appropriate processes to help avoid costly surprises.