This British 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. This standard is applicable to all products that include electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical components, although its use can be extended to include other products and processes.
Obsolescence management covers the following areas:
a) new products;
b) technology insertion;
c) legacy equipment.
BS 7000-5:2001 history
2007BS EN 62402:2007 Obsolescence management — Application guide
2001BS 7000-5:2001 Design management systems - Design management systems - Guide to managing obsolescence