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Full paper

A Just-In-Time Approach for Tackling Year 2000 Problems

Eric Deakins

Stuart M. Dillon


As the new millennium dawns, attention will focus on the fallout from Year 2000 (Y2K) computer problems. This paper describes a risk-based Y2K Decision Support System (DSS) that assesses the mission critical processes in an organisation's supply chain. A graphical user interface, data-mining and scenario-based contingency planning are key features. Problem formulation, model development, and limitations are described. A real organisation is used to illustrate the use of this decision support tool for Y2K risk assessment and reduction. A demonstration copy of the software is available on request.