Know Your Risk

Risk Assessment

Assessing your sustainment risk helps you prioritize and justify resources. Your best response depends on your unique situation.

Lifecycle Assurance guarantees access to parts for as long as you need them. This risk assessment identifies challenges.

Your obsolescence risk is moderate!

You scored: 17/30
  • Use of COTS boards means you’re especially at risk from last-time-buy notices.

Questionnaire Summary

  • Question #1: How old is the application?
    Your Answer: 3-7 years old
  • Question #2: How much longer does it have to live?
    Your Answer: 2-5 more years
  • Question #3: Number of embedded boards?
    Your Answer: 2 or 3 boards
  • Question #4: What is the mix of COTS versus custom boards?
    Your Answer: 2 or more COTS boards
  • Question #5: Describe your relationship with COTS supplier.
    Your Answer: Top 20 customer
  • Question #6: Volume of EOL events so far?
    Your Answer: 1 EOL event
  • Question #7: Lifetime volumes needed beyond part EOL?
    Your Answer: Base ramp-down w/1 year
  • Question #8: Availability of DMSMS resolution funding.
    Your Answer: Allocated and ready to go
  • Question #9: Who is responsible for resolving DMSMS issues?
    Your Answer: Dedicated DMSMS team
  • Question #10: Level of funding available for technology refresh?
    Your Answer: Upgrade planned & funded
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