Project Lead: John Latimer, EDF Energy
This project focuses on the development of a beginners guide to starting an obsolescence program to be used by utilities starting their obsolescence management journey.
Project Lead: Arne Claes, ENGIE Electrabel
Based on industry demand a simple WANO document on IEE Best Practices and management of change on spare parts will be drafted by INUOG and reviewed by the IERWG sub-committee. The paper will focus on principals/fundamentals of IE that should be in place for implementation.
This project identifies and solves common obsolescence issues amongst industry peers and allows for cost sharing, reducing engineering and material costs for all participants (Utilities and Suppliers).
There is a great need in the industry to manage and share supplier obsolescence notifications. This project defines the best way to do this and how to better involve the suppliers.
Obsolescence Management Strategies need to be developed across the Nuclear International Utilities to address the growing obsolescence issues in the nuclear industry. By working together and using the best elements of existing programs, International Nuclear Utilities can create an effective method of collectively solving issues through the INUOG.
Obsolescence metrics are essential to benchmarking a good obsolescence program. INUOG is currently developing a common set of metrics that all utilities can be held to. This will assist in gauging progress in obsolescence solution development. Phase 3 will focus on defining goals per metric and report automation.