Prepares and checks the discontinuance proposal before the Discontinuance decision. The product lifecycle and obsolescence manager runs it with legal, finance, supply chain, sales and field applications.
MustThe reason for discontinuance is stated: demand, margin, supply or a supplier event.
MustAlternatives to discontinuance were considered, such as a die bank, aftermarket transfer or re-hosting.
ShouldAny supplier event driving the decision is documented with its own dates.
ShouldThe lifecycle decision record that moved the product to phase-down is attached.
MustThe customer list covers direct and distribution customers, reconciled with agreements.
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