scope:

This International Standard gives guidance for establishing a framework for obsolescence management and for planning a cost-effective obsolescence management process that is applicable through all phases of the product life cycle, the term 'product' includes:

• capital equipment;

• infrastructure;

• consumer durables;

• consumables;

• software products.

Obsolescence management covers the following areas:

a) design of new products;

b) new technology insertion into existing products;

c) support and maintenance of legacy products.