Obsolescence risk check
Answer six questions about a part or machine and see how exposed it is if the part fails or is no longer sold new, with a short list of what to do next. It takes about a minute.
Answer all six questions to see the result.
How it works
The check adds up points for age, whether the exact part is still sold new, how many spares you hold, how long the machine can be down, whether you have a tested backup, and whether its failure stops a whole line.
A score of 9 or more out of 14 is shown as high, 5 to 8 as medium and below 5 as low. The scale is a rough guide to how exposed you are, not a statement about any product.
Only the manufacturer can say whether a product is discontinued, and the status applies to an exact order number. Use its lifecycle notices for the final answer.
Common questions
Does a high score mean the part is discontinued?
No. It means you would be exposed if it failed: it may be old, hard to replace, without a spare or without a backup. Check the manufacturer's lifecycle notice for the exact order number.
What should I do first if the result is high?
Back up the program or parameters, then find out what a replacement would take: source, condition, lead time and price. Send us the order number and we will check availability.
Can I run it for each machine?
Yes. Run it for each critical part and keep the results in the critical spares register template.
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