Björn Bartels, Founder of AMSYS
Now part of Z2

LCM Client has joined Z2.

The world's leading component intelligence database and AMSYS's proven obsolescence platform, now one company. Existing customers keep working exactly as before.

“Together we can deliver a more complete end-to-end obsolescence solution than either of us could build alone.” Björn BartelsFounder, AMSYS
LCM Client

Obsolescence management software.

Z2 Life Cycle Management (LCM) Client makes your reactive, proactive and strategic obsolescence process automated, digitized and traceable.

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LCM Client · Live
OBS-2024-0271
STM32F103C8T6 · STMicroelectronics
Standard IEC 62402:2019
Case stage Alternate review
Lifecycle status NRND
Risk score 82 / High
Resolution Last-time-buy

What Z2 LCM Covers

One platform for the full obsolescence management lifecycle.

Supply Chain Risk Management

Identify and mitigate risks across your supply chain before they reach production.

Compliance & Sustainability

Stay ahead of evolving regulations and meet sustainability goals with traceable compliance workflows.

Electronics Supply Chain

Mitigate risks from part obsolescence to market availability across every component in your BOM.

Standards & Formats

Built to the standards your program demands.

IEC 62402:2019 — international standard providing requirements and guidance for obsolescence management throughout the product lifecycle.

SD-22

DMSMS guidebook supporting practitioners managing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages in defense programs.

Product change notification network. Z2 LCM ingests smartPCN-format notices so changes flow in without manual re-entry.

VDMA 24903 — guideline for the mechanical and plant engineering sector covering structured obsolescence handling and change-notice exchange.

Core Benefits

Built for the teams where one missed EOL stops a line.

Properly mitigate risk

All users have an up-to-date overview of the condition of their systems. Lifecycle forecasts and likelihoods at component level are automatically combined with individual impact factors on your products. In addition, suitable resolutions are proposed to overcome obsolescence issues and concerns. Prevent unnecessary losses with early detection as well as proactive assessment and treatment of risk.

  • Integrate existing systems (ERP / PLM)
  • Risk Analyses & Management Reports
Risk Analyses & Reports
Early detectionActive
Proactive assessmentActive
Strategic treatmentIn review

High quality data integration

Customers can get the information they need, natively, in both modules of the Life Cycle Management (LCM) Client. The application takes advantage of end-to-end combination of existing enterprise software with world leading component database Z2 as well as additional sources. Optimize individual process flows with interfaces to internal and external data, all in one tool.

  • External information from databases
  • Interface to Manufacturers and Suppliers
Data Sources
Z2 component database1B+ parts
Manufacturer interfaces10K+ suppliers
ERP / PLM syncSynced

Improved case collaboration

Each party involved knows exactly what and when something needs to be done, so that optimal results are achieved with consistent efficiency. With clear structures and comments, each step in the obsolescence solution finding process is tracked for full traceability and reduced lead times. Full transparency and greater team satisfaction is guaranteed through automated workflows.

  • Attach files
  • Build documentation
  • Leave feedback & personal knowledge
Case Audit Trail
AttachmentsPCN · datasheet
Change history7 entries
Assigned toComponent Eng.

How It Works

Mapping your process flows,
end to end.

The LCM Client connects your data sources and existing systems, then drives both obsolescence workflows — reactive and proactive — from one mapped process.

Complete Feature Set

Everything you need in one system.

Everything the LCM Client covers.

Capability OMModule RMModule
Automated management process conforming to standards
Customized process flow and input fields acc. to your requirements*
Creation, management & monitoring of cases (case management)
Integrated upload function to add file attachments
Allocation of responsibilities (task & workflow management)
Clear product breakdown structure to the smallest exchangeable item
Automatic risk assessment of all items of your products
(Alarm) Notification if a certain obsolescence status occurs
Mapping of hardware (not limited to electronics) & software
Import & export functions (e.g. for .xls, .xml, .csv, .txt, .zip)*
Automatic output of standardized notifications & reports
Various cockpits, dashboards & graphics
Interfaces to other information systems (databases, ERP, etc.)*
External input mask with upload function (e.g. for suppliers & manufacturers)
Manual addition or reprocessing of data sets
Sophisticated high-performance search functions (keywords & filters)
User management & administration (read & write privileges)
History function with (re-)traceability
Modern and scalable technology (web-based & mobile-enabled)
Hosting on the company's own or a dedicated AMSYS (SaaS) Server
System maintenance, regular updates, support & backups

* May incur an additional one-off fee depending on the level of customization.

Customer Stories

Trusted across defense, rail, and industrial programs.

"With all the information we need — from life cycle forecasts and environmental information, over alerts and changes, up to possible replacements — the well structured Z2 LCM Client gives us the perfect framework."
Global Industrial Manufacturer
"We have always practiced obsolescence management, only these activities never used to be called that, nor were they managed and analyzed centrally. Now with Z2 LCM Client, this works brilliantly."
European Railway Operator
"With the Z2 LCM Client, we are finally able to conduct and even automate our full scale life cycle risk assessment of our multiple level BOMs within a secure environment."
Military Industry Manufacturer

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