Introduction: Managing end-of-life (EOL) parts can be challenging, especially in complex projects or production lines. If you’re looking for a reliable way to stay informed about EOL parts automatically, this guide is for you. We’ll explore methods to set up automatic notifications that ensure you never miss critical updates about your components.
Why Automatic Notifications? Staying ahead of EOL notifications is crucial for:
- Preventing Production Delays: Avoid disruptions by planning for replacements in advance.
- Managing Inventory: Efficiently manage your stock to reduce waste and ensure availability.
- Reducing Costs: Make informed decisions to negotiate better deals on replacement parts.
Digikey notifies customers of the End Of Life(EOL) status when the manufacturer releases a change notice to let us know their product is going obsolete.
In order to receive this automatic notification, you must have a DigiKey invoice with the EOL part on it and the manufacturer’s part change notice/EOL has to have been sent to DigiKey after your order has been processed. You will not receive this notification before purchasing the part through DigiKey.
If you are looking to order a part and do not know if it has EOL status, you can find this information under Documents & Media on the product page.
For example:
Sometimes, the manufacturer does not send DigiKey an official EOL document and just notifies us. If that is the case, this is what it would look like:
How to set up automatic notifications
- Log in to your DigiKey account.
- Navigate to “My DigiKey” in the dropdown on the upper right corner of the screen under your name.
- On the left side under “Profile,” click “Preferences.”
- Checkmark the EOL status notification.
- Press Update to save your changes.
Conclusion: Implementing automatic notifications for EOL parts can significantly enhance your efficiency. If you have questions or additional tips on managing EOL notifications, share them in the comments below. If you found this guide helpful, please like and share it with colleagues and industry peers!