Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2009. / Open access. Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-149). Print copy also available.

Thesis (M.S.)--Naval Postgraduate School, 2003. / Title from title screen (viewed Oct. 10, 2003). "June 2003." Includes bibliographical references (p. 69-71). Also issued in paper format.

Thesis (M.S. in Program Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2002. / Thesis advisor(s): David F. Matthews, Amy J. Grover. Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-86). Also available online.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Kent State University, 2005. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July 25, 2006). Advisors: William L. Shanklin, Marvin Troutt. Keywords: disruptive technologies, radical technological change, incremental technological change, case study methodology, strategic response. Includes bibliographical references (p. 144-149).

D.Phil. / The thesis provides an overview on the problem of component obsolescence (electronic and other types of components) in the South African context. By assessing applicable literature as well as feedback and lessons learned from relevant projects, a model for the management of component obsolescence is proposed. The aim of the research is to provide a definition of component obsolescence drivers and to formulate a model for the management of component obsolescence. Guidelines on how these management activities can be optimised in the different life cycle phases of projects in order to reduce applicable obsolescence risks are provided. A costing model to calculate the applicable costs associated with component obsolescence in the South African context is also proposed. In order to implement successful obsolescence management, the following approach is proposed: Ensure that the drivers of component obsolescence supported by a costing model to calculate the applicable obsolescence costs, and the possible impact thereof, is made visible to applicable levels of management; Encourage projects to support a process that is directed at addressing obsolescence risks applicable to that project by introducing obsolescence management as an important part of the Through Life Support (TLS) planning of all long-term projects or complex equipment; Promote an environment where obsolescence management is an integral part of the system engineering process so as to optimise the rapid development processes (especially for electronic components) whilst also keeping support expenditure within acceptable limits; Adequate funding should be allocated to ensure that obsolescence risks and activities can be identified, addressed and monitored cost effectively over the complete life cycle of the product or system from initial design to end of support or phase-out of the system.

M.Phil. / This dissertation provides an overview on the problem of electronic component obsolescence from a military product support perspective. By assessing applicable literature as well as feedback and lessons learned from relevant support projects, a strategy for the management of component obsolescence is proposed. The aim of the research is to provide a definition of component obsolescence drivers and to formulate a strategy for the management of component obsolescence within a military electronic support environment. The strategy will give guidelines on how management activities can be optimised to reduce applicable obsolescence risks and thereby reducing related life cycle costs. In order to implement a successful obsolescence management process (OMP), the following approach is proposed: Ensure that the drivers of component obsolescence and the possible impact there of will be made visible to applicable levels of management. Promote an environment where obsolescence management is an integral part of the system engineering process so as to optimise the rapid electronic development process whilst also keeping support expenditure within acceptable limits. Encourage projects to support a process that is directed at addressing obsolescence risks applicable to that project. Introduce OMP as an important part of the Through Life Support (TLS) planning of projects. Materials management should be encouraged to implement a process where interfacing with suppliers will address obsolescence risks. This typically includes a feedback loop regarding component usage patterns, component end of production notifications, component substitutions and other related component supplier information. Adequate funding must be allocated to ensure that obsolescence risks and activities can be addressed cost effectively over the complete life cycle of the product or system from initial design to end of support.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2002. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 198-213). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2002. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 198-213). Also available on the Internet.

自從智慧型手機普及以來，儼然已經成為每個人生活的必需品。根據資策會的報告，2014年臺灣智慧型手機的普及率已達65.4%，且每年都快速地攀升。正因為有如此龐大的需求和商機，智慧型手機廠商不斷地針對產品進行升級，提升產品的技術規格、增加許多令人眼睛為之一亮的創新功能、改善外型款式讓手機更加新潮時尚⋯⋯，也因為智慧型手機市場有如此多的選擇，消費者越來越容易產生產品過時恐懼，導致智慧型手機的平均換機時間越來越短，不再像以往一樣使用到損壞為止。 本研究即以智慧型手機為例，透過文獻回顧擬定假說後，再以實證資料分析新奇追求、從眾行為及獨特性需求三種消費者行為特性對產品過時恐懼的影響；產品過時恐懼對消費者智慧型手機相對持有時間比的影響；新奇追求及相對持有時間比對智慧型手機產品升級意願的影響，以及相對持有時間比對智慧型手機品牌面置換決策（再購買意願、轉換意願）的影響。 本研究所得到之研究結論如下： 1. 新奇追求、從眾行為及獨特性需求越強，皆會使消費者心理性過時恐懼越強 2. 消費者的從眾行為越強，其經濟性過時恐懼越強 3. 心理性過時恐懼及技術性過時恐懼越強會使相對持有時間比越大 4. 消費者的新奇追求程度越高，則產品升級意願越高 5. 消費者的相對持有時間比越大，則產品升級意願也越高

Planned obsolescence is the term used to describe incentives of companies to make durable goods faster obsolete. The aim of the study is to make a big picture and real situation about planned obsolescence practising and consumer disposal behaviour. First part addresses the theoretical background and provides comprehensive overview through different aspects of the good's durability issue and planned obsolescence characteristics and influences. Second part in further reference to the information provided in theoretical part examines the situation of specific durable products - laptops. From survey's results on consumer attitudes towards durability of laptops and real case study on Apple Inc. and its reliance to planned obsolescence, recommendations to the more sustainable consumption of consumer electronics are presented.