What is HVC's approach to component obsolescence management?

Unlike many competitors who discontinue products with minimal warning, HVC implements a structured product lifecycle management program with full transparency:

Phase Notification Timeline:

* T-24 months: "Product Under Review" advisory (potential future change)

* T-12 months: Formal "Last Time Buy" (LTB) announcement with final order deadline

* T-6 months: LTB reminder + recommended alternative part numbers

* T-0: Production ceases; spare/support inventory available for additional 36 months

Proactive Migration Support:

* Free engineering consultation to identify replacement path before EOL

* Bridging inventory available during transition period

* Form-fit-function alternatives pre-characterized and documented

* Legacy support inventory maintained for repair/spare markets up to 10 years post-EOL for high-volume programs

This approach contrasts sharply with some Japanese/European brands that have discontinued entire product families with less than 6 months notice, leaving customers scrambling for alternatives.