solescence? eis: + The state of being which occurs when an object, service, or practice is no longe produced / supported by a vendor/manufacturer, even though it may still be in working order + ls a policy of planning or designing a product with an artificially limited useful lif will become obsolete, that is, no longer functional after a certain period of time + Process of passing out of use or usefulness; falling into disuse or becoming out + A fact that a product is intentionally designed and made so that it will not last fo time « Systems or components, passing out of usefulness as a result of changes in knowledge, standards, technology or needs. Typically characterised by absenc: necessary spares and technical support in the supply chain