The impact of obsolescence on business decisions
Societal, economical, and political consequences of obsolescence
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The impact of obsolescence on business decisions
Societal, economical, and political consequences of obsolescence

Authors : Valentin DELORT, Arthur DEVAIVRE, Clément ESSNER, Thibault POUYANNE

Publication date: March 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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2. The impact of obsolescence on business decisions

After reviewing the different types of obsolescence, we'll focus on the effects of obsolescence on companies' economic decisions. Firstly, we'll see that a globalized economy forces companies to innovate regularly, thereby generating obsolescence. Then we'll look at the problem of logistical obsolescence, which is a real drag. Finally, we'll look at the strategies of GAFAMs, whose economic clout is overturning the established order and generating obsolescence on a scale never seen before.

2.1 Globalized economy, a source of obsolescence

The globalized capitalist economic system in which we live puts companies in competition with each other. As soon as one company innovates, whether technologically or organizationally, other companies have to find ways to keep...

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