Re: Plan for a product that is End of Life (EOL)
TL 9000 clearly describes end of life planning
7.1.C.1 Life Cycle Model – The organization shall establish and maintain an integrated set of method(s)
that covers the life cycle of its products. The method(s) shall contain, as appropriate, the processes,
activities, and tasks involved in the concept, definition, development, introduction, production, operation,
maintenance, and disposal of products, spanning the life of the products. [6]
7.1.C.1-NOTE 1 A Life Cycle Model may include consideration and development of alternative solutions evaluated against selected criteria.
7.1.C.1-NOTE 2 The Life Cycle Model should take into consideration sustainability practices such as reduction of energy and resource consumption, ecologically-responsible disposal and proper end-of-life treatment.
7.1.C.1-NOTE 3 The new product introduction methods should include provisions for such programs as quality and reliability prediction studies, pilot production, demand and capacity studies, sales and service personnel training, customer documentation and training, and new product post-introduction evaluations.
basically you need to cover the stock disposition, documentation, and you need to plan how you are going to continually support till the end of life of the product. Also be careful about counterfeiting when you are using end of life parts.