Effectively Managing ‘End of Life’ Transitions

Whether it’s hardware, software or a toaster, planning for when a product should go through End of Life can be a risky and grueling journey if not handled properly. From when to announce a product’s EOL to addressing existing customer needs and wrangling the decisions and needs of supply chain, marketing or even PR, a product’s EOL demands a lot of moving parts. The way a CIO handles this transition could be expensive and risk a company’s goodwill. What are some of the biggest challenges organizations are facing with EOL transitions, and how can they make it a cost effective process? Guest: Bill Chapman, VP of IT, Arrow Electronics Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/bill-chapman/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/effectively-managing-end-of-life-transitions/ More on Supply Chain: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/supply-chain/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/