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Obsolescence describes the planned or unexpected aging of components, assemblies, or systems – often caused by product discontinuations, technological advancements, or regulatory changes. Especially in the case of long product life cycles, this can pose significant risks for production and supply. This is why a strategic view on obsolescence management is so important.
Companies with complex material usage and long-lasting capital goods are particularly affected. Without structured monitoring (obsolescence management) of components, there is a risk that critical functions may fail or become unavailable during operation – leading to potential costs, downtime, or quality issues.
We provide structured risk analyses, long-term strategies, customized storage solutions, and consulting for spare parts supply. Our focus lies on planning, monitoring, and documented control throughout the entire obsolescence process.
Professional obsolescence management reduces costs, prevents unnecessary downtime, and increases operational safety. For operators, this means stable processes, secured supply, long-term availability of critical components, and greater decision-making flexibility – even in the face of short-term changes, technological advancements, or external market developments. This allows risks to be actively managed and operations to remain sustainably competitive.
Whether in industry, safety-critical applications, medical technology, or long-lasting capital goods – wherever materials and components must remain available and functional over many years, professional obsolescence management is essential. Companies with long product cycles or demanding regulatory requirements especially benefit from early analysis and targeted planning to secure system availability.
proQtech uses software-supported tools for monitoring and risk analysis that identify endangered components based on lifecycle data, market developments, and manufacturer information. This makes it possible to detect and assess potential obsolescence risks early in the product lifecycle. Companies can then implement suitable measures in time – such as strategic planning, customized long-term storage, or tailored spare parts supply.
By strategically integrating obsolescence management into the development and planning of new products, future supply issues can be minimized. proQtech takes into account typical causes such as product cycles, supply chain risks, and technical changes at an early stage – a critical step for proactive obsolescence management.
