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electronic records . It ensures that these records , which are " born-digital " ( created in digital format ), are safeguarded and accessible for future generations 40 .
ERA was implemented to manage the increasing volume of electronic records and to provide a systematic way to manage , preserve , and access these records long after the original applications are decommissioned . This ensures that vital government records are preserved and accessible , aligning with NARA ' s mission in the digital age .
NARA adopted the OAIS Archival Framework when developing the ERA :
• Ensure that it can effectively ingest , store , manage , and provide access to electronic records
• Adhere to the principles and processes outlined in the OAIS model to ensure that digital records are preserved authentically and remain accessible over time
• Guide its approach for digital preservation to ensure that it meets future needs
In essence , the OAIS Archival Framework serves as the foundation for NARA ' s ERA .
The future of the ERA involves continuous improvements and updates to keep up with technological advancements and the ever-increasing volume of electronic records . The system is evolving to better support federal agencies in managing their records and to enhance public access to these records . The recent launch of ERA 2.0 in 2023 marked a step towards more efficient records scheduling and transfer processes .
4.2 PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN QUALITY SYSTEM
In the early 2010s , the automotive manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroën France was faced with an exponential growth of its physical and electronic archives coupled with the necessity to migrate engineering and safety records — about components such as throttle control systems and brakes — across multiple systems in different jurisdictions and throughout their lifecycle . A critical factor in this project at the time was the sudden acceleration safety issue plaguing a major competitor 41 and the fact that in the automotive industry , it is common for component suppliers to provide the same components to multiple manufacturers .
Recognizing this challenge , PSA ’ s Quality Assurance department initiated a large-scale project to integrate multiple design , manufacturing and administration systems ( including SAP , content management , RSD Folders Archive , production line systems , messaging systems , etc .) with a federated information governance platform named RSD GLASS , culminating in their Système d ’ Archivage d ’ Entreprise ( SAE ) 42 .
40 https :// www . archives . gov / research / electronic-records
41
Toyota ’ s Sudden Acceleration Problems https :// spectrum . ieee . org / toyota-sudden-acceleration-problems- what-did-it-know-and-when-did-it-know-it-
42 https :// www . alliancy . fr / psa-embraye-sur-le-records-management 50
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