Maintenance Flashcards
1
Q
Planned obsolescence definition
A
deliberate strategy to ensure the current version of a product will become out of date or worn out within a given time frame
2
Q
Example of planned obsolescence
A
software becomes incompatible, components wear out,
3
Q
Why do companies use planned obsolescence
A
maintain regular sales
4
Q
Why should products be designed for maintenance
A
enables pieces that are broken or worn to be fixed or replaced, reducing waste and helps environment, more employment
