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Long Term Storage Solutions (LTS) for the Automotive Industry | CMCA(UK)
The automotive industry faces increasing challenges in today’s global market. Supply chain disruptions, material shortages and production delays have become a persistent risk, impacting manufacturers, …
Why Component Obsolescence is a Growing Threat in 2025 and How to Stay Ahead
In 2025, organisations across aerospace, defence and critical infrastructure sectors have faced an escalating challenge: component obsolescence. As technology cycles accelerate, supply chains remain fragile …
Obsolescence Planning: A Strategic Imperative
In our rapidly evolving world of technology and manufacturing, keeping up with component availability is becoming a critical challenge. Products go out of production faster …
Stop Losing Money to Obsolete Components: How Long Term Storage Can Secure Your Supply Chain
In our rapidly evolving world of technology and manufacturing, keeping up with component availability is becoming a critical challenge. Products go out of production faster …
Demystifying NATO Codification: Why It Matters — and How CMCA(UK) Leads the Way
In a world where the efficiency of defence logistics can be the difference between operational success and failure, clarity, consistency, and control are non-negotiable. One …
Emerging Obsolescence Risks and Management Solutions for Businesses
As industries continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, obsolescence has become an unavoidable challenge. From aerospace to defence, automotive to healthcare, organisations must proactively …
What is NATO Codification? A Beginner’s Guide
NATO codification might sound complex, but it plays a vital role in military logistics, supply chain management, and international defence collaboration. If your business supplies …
Procurement Disruptions: How to Reduce Risk & Avoid Penalties
Procurement Disruptions Are Costing You More Than You Think—Here’s How to Fix It Procurement is the backbone of any successful business. Whether you’re sourcing …
Is your Obsolescence Management knowledge already Obsolete?
Knowledge doesn’t just evolve—it becomes obsolete. As industries transform and technology advances, skills that once ensured career success are gradually losing their relevance. But here’s …
COMPaSSWeb: Your Secure Hub for Proactive Obsolescence Management
Facing obsolescence challenges? CMCA(UK)’s COMPaSSWeb Obsolescence Management Tool provides a secure and user-friendly platform for proactive obsolescence management.Key Features:– Manage & Assess: Upload and manage …
How Early Consideration of Obsolescence Management and Long Term Storage Can Empower Design Engineers
As a design engineer, your primary focus is creating innovative, reliable products that meet customer needs and stand the test of time. But with the …
Celebrating Geddy Blake’s Election to the IIOM Council: Leading the Future of Obsolescence Management
We are delighted to announce that Geddy Blake, General Manager of CMCA(UK), has been elected to the prestigious IIOM (International Institute of Obsolescence Management) Council, …