DS DS/EN 62402
DS DSEN 62402 2007-SEP-07 Obsolescence management - Applcaton gude
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' including
- 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.