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Questions for obsolescence engineers

By Charlotte Hughes News

29 Apr: Five Obsolescence Questions Engineers Keep Asking

Karen and Eder from Force Technologies attending the UK Lean Summit 2026 in Liverpool to learn about Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement

By Charlotte Hughes News

23 Apr: Force Technologies at the UK Lean Summit 2026

Five Critical Questions on Component Obsolescence, Answered

By Charlotte Hughes News Podcast

16 Apr: Five Critical Questions on Component Obsolescence, Answered

The Continuity Principle Podcast

By Charlotte Hughes News

08 Apr: The Continuity Principle

How Secure Component Storage Enables 20+ Year Platform Continuity and Reduces Obsolescence Risk Defence platforms operate across 20 to 25-year lifecycles. Throughout this period, procurement teams face a relentless problem: critical electronic components become unavailable. This is obsolescence management. Yet most organisations treat it as a reactive crisis, calling vendors only when a component is gone. The real solution requires proactive planning—and long-term storage is the foundation that makes it work. Why Lifecycle Strategy Fails Without Long-Term Storage A lifecycle strategy without secure storage is incomplete. Here is why. Component availability windows close unpredictably. Manufacturers discontinue lines, suppliers fold. Once a part is no longer available at any distributor, your only option is refurbishment, repair, or expensive re-engineering. By then, the cost per unit has multiplied. Platforms must stay alive. In defence, a platform that cannot be repaired becomes liability. Spare parts must be available on demand—not as a gamble, but as a certainty. Long-term storage holds inventory in a state where it remains usable and traceable for decades. Obsolescence planning requires proof of availability. Regulators and procurement teams need confidence that critical components can be sourced when needed. Certifications to AS9100 Rev D and BS9000 standards, combined with documented storage protocols, provide that proof. Supply chain continuity is a security issue. Gaps in spare parts inventory can delay platform readiness. Long-term storage closes these gaps by creating a buffer that protects against market disruption. The Continuity Principle: How It Works The continuity principle is straightforward: maintain the ability to supply spare parts for a platform across its entire operational life. This is not about stockpiling everything. It is about knowing what you need, storing it correctly, and retrieving it when demand arrives. Long term electronic component storage

By Ben Savage News

23 Mar: Long-Term Storage: The Missing Link in Defence Lifecycle Strategy

Why data chip shortages matter now

By Charlotte Hughes News

13 Mar: Why memory chip shortages matter now?

How to Store Electronic Components Long Term: A Technical Guide for Defence and Aerospace Programmes

By Ben Savage News

06 Mar: How to Store Electronic Components Long Term

The Continuity Principle Podcast

By Charlotte Hughes News Podcast

05 Mar: Force Technologies Episode 19 – The Continuity Principle

Long-Term Storage Capacity for Defence and Aerospace Components

By Charlotte Hughes Long Term Storage News

25 Feb: Force Technologies Expands Long-Term Storage Capacity for Defence and Aerospace Components

What is DMSMS

By Charlotte Hughes News

23 Feb: What is DMSMS? A Guide For Anyone Who Works In The Defence Industry

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