Parts obsolescence is a major challenge for industrial companies. When a part becomes rare or obsolete, the risks of production stoppages, financial losses, and complex inventory management increase. With kheoos, it is now possible to anticipate parts obsolescence, manage risks, and effectively and sustainably monetize obsolete components.
Why Some Parts Become Obsolete
Several factors explain parts obsolescence in industry:
Discontinuation by the manufacturer: Some components are no longer produced to make way for new technologies.
Equipment aging: Machines used beyond their lifespan require maintenance parts that may be difficult or impossible to find.
Regulatory and environmental standards: Certain parts become obsolete due to requirements such as RoHS or REACH.
Supply chain tensions: Logistics disruptions or limited production can make certain references difficult to obtain.
Anticipating Parts Obsolescence with kheoos
Kheoos offers an innovative solution for managing parts obsolescence in three key steps:
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Identify at-risk parts
The platform analyzes your inventory data and automatically detects parts exposed to obsolescence risk. With a database enriched with over 85 million references, kheoos identifies parts that are no longer produced and provides a reliable, prioritized assessment. -
Analyze and manage risks
Each obsolete or soon-to-be obsolete part is documented with a clear status: manufactured, phased out, discontinued, or information unavailable. Kheoos’ interactive dashboard allows you to manage decisions, plan procurement, and anticipate impacts on your industrial maintenance operations. -
Monetize obsolete parts
Parts identified as obsolete should not become losses. With kheoos Market, you can resell your components to other companies that need them. This approach aligns with a circular economy model, reducing waste and turning dormant inventory into tangible opportunities.
Benefits of Proactive Parts Obsolescence Management
• Cost reduction: Avoid urgent purchases and unexpected production stops.
• Inventory optimization: Identify and monetize unused parts to free up resources.
• Industrial sustainability: Extend equipment life and support responsible maintenance practices.
Conclusion
Parts obsolescence is no longer inevitable. By using kheoos to anticipate, manage, and monetize your components, industrial companies can secure their operations, reduce costs, and adopt a more sustainable approach. Proactive management of obsolete parts is now essential to remain competitive in the industrial market.
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