SUPPORTING HIGH-TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS DURING PERIODS OF EXTENDED LIFE-CYCLES BY MEANS OF INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT

Authors

  • Keith Richard Lambert Tshwane University of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/28-1-1455

Keywords:

high-technology systems, integrated logistics support, maintenance, obsolescence

Abstract

The business environment is constantly changing. For organisations to gain competitive advantage, they require innovative methods to achieve future business goals. The capital assets of an organisation, such as its high-technology, complex systems, typically have long life-cycles, and are susceptible to obsolescence, requiring multifaceted support. Implementing integrated logistic support principles in supporting such systems improves the organisation’s bottom line and reduces the total ownership and life-cycle costs. The research consists of a literature review, a case study analysis, and a questionnaire. 

Author Biography

Keith Richard Lambert, Tshwane University of Technology

Department of Marketing, Logistics and Sport

 

Senior Lecturer

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Published

2017-05-26

How to Cite

Lambert, K. R. (2017). SUPPORTING HIGH-TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS DURING PERIODS OF EXTENDED LIFE-CYCLES BY MEANS OF INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 28(1), 125–132. https://doi.org/10.7166/28-1-1455

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 1 (2017)

Section

General Articles

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