Nord-Micro GmbH & Co. KG · RTX Collins Aerospace · Avionics

From a partial overview to an early warning system for discontinued components

Initial structures for obsolescence management were in place – but an early warning system and a complete overview of discontinued components were missing. Together we turned this into an end-to-end system.

Industry
Aerospace · avionics
Service
Building the OM system
Data basis
SiliconExpert
Nord-Micro – avionics for aerospace

01 · Starting point

The challenge

Nord-Micro had initial structures in obsolescence management – but no early warning system and no complete overview of discontinued components. In aerospace, where products must remain available for decades and every change is costly to qualify, this means a high risk of production downtime and expensive emergency purchases.

02 · Approach

The solution

Together we built a complete obsolescence management system: from systematic component analysis and fixed reporting to a clearly defined discontinuation process and a strategic coverage forecast.

  1. 01Component analysis with SiliconExpert – life cycle status and risks for the bills of materials
  2. 02Monthly reporting to division and department management
  3. 03Visualisation and definition of the discontinuation process
  4. 04Strategic coverage forecast based on stock and order data

03 · Result

What has changed

  • Complete overview of discontinued and at-risk components
  • An early warning system instead of surprises at the next order
  • A fixed reporting routine for division and department management
  • A clear, documented procedure for every discontinuation
  • A reliable forecast of how long stocks will last
“We particularly value your highly professional support and further development of our obsolescence management, as well as the targeted use of software to make our product structures transparent.”
Christian KochHead of Hardware · Nord-Micro GmbH & Co. KG – RTX Collins Aerospace

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