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Obsolescence is the process of becoming antiquated, out of date, old-fashioned, no longer in general use, or no longer useful, or the condition of being in such a state. When used in a biological sense, it means imperfect or rudimentary when compared with the corresponding part of other organisms.
Obsolescence of desirability or stylistic obsolescence occurs when designers change the styling of products so trendsetting customers will purchase the latest styles. Although similar; it is a result of consumer perception rather than premeditated (planned) by the designer.
Digital obsolescence is the risk of data loss because of inabilities to access digital assets, due to the hardware or software required for information retrieval being repeatedly replaced by newer devices and systems, resulting in increasingly incompatible formats.
Obsolescence is defined as the "transition from available to unavailable from the manufacturer in accordance with the original specification." [1] Newer technologies can mostly be considered as disruptive innovation. Many older technologies co-exist with newer alternatives, or are still in use due to cost, convenience, personal preference or ...
[1] [2] DMSMS and obsolescence are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, obsolescence refers to a lack of availability due to statutory or process changes and new designs, [2] whereas DMSMS is a lack of sources or materials.
Job obsolescence, [1] occupational obsolescence or skills obsolescence [2] is a situation in which an occupation loses its field of work or its competitiveness is reduced compared to another more efficient one that fulfills the same function.
Image credits: dinosaursandme Yet clothes aren't the only product that has declined in quality over the years. As evident from this list, people are noticing that everything from toilet brushes ...
The practice of planned obsolescence, the act of creating products with the intention of those products needed a replacement, became widespread. [15] In addition to planned obsolescence, it was common for products to be slightly changed every year to encourage people to purchase a newer version, even when not necessary. [16]