When should obsolescence risk data be updated in the AMQS supply chain?

• A. Only during quarterly reviews.
• B. Whenever supplier data changes or replacements are identified.
• C. Only at the end of the fiscal year.
• D. Only after a part fails.

Answer: (B)

In AMQS, obsolescence risk data must be kept current as a living dataset, updated whenever supplier information changes or a substitute part is identified. This approach ensures the risk assessment reflects the latest reality of the supply chain, so proactive mitigation actions—like qualifying alternatives, adjusting procurement plans, or updating maintenance provisioning—can happen before a failure or stockout occurs. Updates triggered by changes in supplier data or by new replacements keep the information relevant across sourcing decisions and lifecycle management.

Relying only on fixed intervals, like quarterly or yearly reviews, can miss important shifts in supplier status or new obsolescence notices. Waiting for a part to fail is reactive and leaves little room for proactive risk reduction.