Table of Contents
- 1 How can obsolescence be prevented?
- 2 What is managerial obsolescence?
- 3 What can be done to prevent obsolescence in a business of a particular product?
- 4 How can an organization protect against technological obsolescence?
- 5 What is functional obsolescence in a building and how can it be avoided?
- 6 What causes planned obsolescence?
How can obsolescence be prevented?
Avoiding obsolescence or minimizing its costs can be accomplished through actions in planning and programming; design; construction; operations, maintenance, and renewal; and retrofiting or reuse of a facility (throughout the facility life cycle).
What is managerial obsolescence?
Page 1. Managerial Obsolescence — Causes and Cures* by Dr A. P. O’Reilly. Manager, Research and Planning, AnCO, The Industrial Training Authority, Ireland.
What can be done to prevent obsolescence in a business of a particular product?
What can we do to avoid planned obsolescence?
- Refuse to buy: don’t get swayed by the newest trends.
- Reduce: Reduce your buying frequency by keeping your things as long as possible.
- Recycle: Once it becomes obsolete, which is inevitable, be sure to recycle your item at the right location.
What is the primary cause of obsolescence?
This form of obsolescence is driven by the business or its users/customers, these are broken down further and occur as a result of: (a) Functional. When an item (Asset or Material) is no longer able to effectively support its required operation, normally as a result of a change in requirements.
How do you manage planned obsolescence?
8 Practical Steps to Fight Planned Obsolescence
- Repair What You Can. When a product isn’t working correctly, two options often come to mind: return or replace.
- Avoid the Latest Trends.
- Make Your Own Gadgets.
- Reuse What You Have.
- Ditch Proprietary Standards.
- Use Free and Open Source Software.
- Shop Second-Hand.
- Do Without.
How can an organization protect against technological obsolescence?
One of the best ways to prevent this is through proper planning by management. Once discovered, outdated technologies must be replaced. Information Technology personnel must help management identify probable obsolescence so that any necessary replacement (or upgrade) of technologies can be done in a timely fashion.
What is functional obsolescence in a building and how can it be avoided?
Functional obsolescence is a reduction of an object’s usefulness or desirability because of an outdated design feature that cannot be easily changed. Consumers can mitigate losses caused by functional obsolescence by considering the long-term usefulness of purchased goods.
What causes planned obsolescence?
There are many factors that relate to planned obsolescence: economics and money circulation, psychology, and business. Planned obsolescence has an especially negative impact on the environment. Given how environmentally harmful planned obsolescence is, many may wonder why companies stop this practice.
Why is planned obsolescence bad for the environment?
Discarded electronics contain toxic materials that seep out and contaminate the environment. This, combined with planned obsolescence and other premature “End of Life” processes, accounts for harmful electronic waste that is becoming an increasing threat to the environment.
How can an organization protect against it?
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- Know your strengths and weaknesses.
- Build security awareness into your organizational culture.
- Make cybersecurity assessment a continuous process.
- Take control.
- Turn your vendors into partners.