End-of-Life
The final lifecycle stage in which a product is discontinued from production and sales, spare parts supply is wound down, and product data is formally archived or retired.
Why it matters
Unmanaged EOL leaves field service organizations without documentation and creates liability exposure for regulated products.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “End-of-Life.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/end-of-life