DMSMS
Diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages (DMSMS) or diminishing manufacturing sources (DMS) is defined as: "The loss or impending loss of manufacturers of items or suppliers of items or raw materials." == Impact == Although DMSMS is not strictly limited to electronic systems, much of the effort regarding DMSMS deals with electronic components that have a relatively short lifetime. == Causes == === Primary components === DMSMS is a multifaceted problem because there are at least three main components that need to be considered.