FORUM POST: RESPONSES
Response – 1: Jose Flores
Basically, there are a number of end-of-life options for computers in which we have to understand that what we have to do with these machines, it must be something productive we can do with these computers. As far as this response is concerned, the options of reverse logistics are suitable among end-of-life options of computers because it recycles key components of computers and re-sell them after making them re-shaped effectively and efficiently. For this purpose, companies with a business of reverse logistics through which they get useful electronic products like personal computers, take them to plants that recycle them properly and convert them into the shape where they can easily re-sell to the market. Sometimes, companies take the key components out of them and upgrade them productively, which is a perfect utilization of end-of-life options of computers.
Response – 2: Duwayne Wilson
There are various options regarding the end-of-life of computers in order to get them for perfect use either utilize them by upgrading their key components, re-selling or recycle. Green logistics is one of the best end-of-life options for computers to utilize them when they complete their useful life. It basically helps in minimization of the ecological impact of logistic activities, which would be done for these computers. Likewise, there is another option called the Six Sigma process through which the utilization of these computers could become more useful. It is basically an effective and efficient approach towards the elimination of all defects in the products i.e., computers, in order to get them closer to Zero Defects. This six sigma process used in this end-of-life of computers would be beneficial from many aspects i.e., computers are completely upgraded in terms of design, measurement, analysis, Improvement, and Control. All these six steps together make good and productive use of this old technology effectively and efficiently.
Response – 3: Amanda Diaz
Due to the impact of globalization, we must go with the transformation of technology. As we know that, we used to see out favorite programs, Shows, etc. on Big Box Tv, which has a limited number of channels, with the passage of time, those big box TVs have been transformed into skinny TV or pocket TV which are completely moveable. Now, we can have an unlimited number of channels along with the living streaming of YouTube channels on these modern tech TVs. This is how we can utilize end-of-life options for computers as well. As mentioned above, the safest way is to replace this old technology with a new one, along with upgrading key components of depreciated computers effectively and efficiently. End-of-life options of computers mean their useful life is completed, and they must be replaced by new and advanced technology. It is suggested that the use of new technology would be beneficial for the user, and most importantly, it can easily be sold to customers if they wish to sell it after some time. This could be the third option which is useful for both individuals, organizations, etc