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The Life Cycle Model identifies the tasks and activities
that form the business processes of an organization. It is the framework
that covers all phases of a product's life, from conception to end
of life (removal or disposal). It arranges the organization's processes,
and prevents or closes gaps in the processes used to build the product.
It defines the tasks and activities that are required (what), the
responsibilities (by whom), and the time frame needed (when) to
complete the process.
An effective product life cycle model helps the organization manage
costs, and may be used as a tool for continuous improvement and
customer satisfaction.
American Society for Management, Inc. offers training and consultation
services to provide your company with a step-by-step methodology
to define, plan, document, and implement your product life cycle
model.
ASFM provides the necessary skills, tools, and techniques your
company needs to defines roles and responsibilities, and identify
and manage the different phases of the product life cycle model
from cradle to grave.
A Product Life Cycle Model may consist
of the following:
 Purpose
Scope
Model
Introduction
Phases
Review
 Roles
and Responsibilities
Product
Approval
Product Life Cycle Phases
Idea Generation
Input from marketing, Research & Development (R&D) department,
customer, etc.
Conception Phase
Identification of a new concept, market/customer need, etc.
Feasibility Phase
Identification of risks, resource requirements, and scheduling.
Development Phase
Development
of product requirements;
Preparation
of technical data package;
Establishment
of processes to produce, operate, support, and remove/dispose of
product; and
Development
of prototype.
Qualification Phase
Validation
of product functionality and performance;
Evaluation
of First Article;
Verification
of Design; and
Verification
of test methods.
Ramp-up Phase
Preparation
for volume production; and
Verification
of process stability and capability.
Manufacture/Production Phase
Implementation of activities to produce, store, deliver, install,
or service product.
Operations Phase
Operation
and usage of product according to documented plans;
Training
personnel (i.e. employees, customers);
Monitoring
of process and product performance against documented plans; and
Identification
of problems and feedback from product users/operators and customers.
Support Phase
Identification
of logistics and resources needed to ensure process capability (maintenance,
preventive maintenance, and spare parts storage); and
Implementation
of corrective actions and resolution of problems.
End of Life Phase
Product redesign/change, improvement, recycling, or removal. This
phase also covers any training needed for product removal and customer
notification.
To inquire more about our Product Life Cycle Model training or
consultation services, please contact
an ASFM associate.
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