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The International Institute of Obsolescence Management (IIOM International) is a not for profit organisation that exists to advance the science and practice of Obsolescence Management. It is the organisation exercising its powers through delegation agreements to independent legal entities in the UK and various countries designated as Chapters. IIOM International is dedicated to improving the knowledge and best practice of Obsolescence practitioners through education, networking and process development. The Institute is for professionals worldwide who are dedicated to furthering their knowledge and understanding of the Obsolescence Management discipline and who wish to network with a wide group of companies from a global membership.

Who are we? We are companies from sectors including aerospace, defence, railways, nuclear energy, oil and gas, automation, automotive industrial sectors. We re those who are maintaining products and services As well as those providing parts and services to help those designers keep products serviced and maintained during long term support contracts.

What do we do? We facilitate networking and communication to improve best practice, generate international standards and help companies overcome real day to day issues. We educate members in meetings and communications and through the provision of a professional development programme. This allows obsolescence management practitioners to demonstrate their competence to their employers and customers.

Types of Members Corporate A company that has an active interest in attaining capability in the area of obsolescence management and pays for its staff to attend member meetings. That could be a manufacturer or designer or a supplier or service provider. Student A Student Member of the IIOM must currently be in recognised full or part time education (or have recently completed such education and not yet employed).

Affiliate Member For those who want to build obsolescence management knowledge, network with obsolescence management professionals and keep up to date with obsolescence management issues. They do not necessarily hold any particular qualifications or experience.

Associate Member * Candidates at Associate grade (AIIOM) must be able to demonstrate that they have successfully completed the IIOM Short Course in Obsolescence Management at IIOM Associate Grade as provided by one of the IIOM Endorsed Trainers. Member * An IIOM member must already be an Affiliate Member of the Institute, have a relevant degree/higher qualification and/or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge. For those who do not have a relevant degree, guidance from the Institute will be provided on how to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and achieve the Institute’s Diploma.

Fellow * A Full Member who has either led the development of thinking and/or practice in the field of Obsolescence Management or made a significant contribution to the development and reputation of the Institute.
 * Members at AIIOM, MIIOM and FIIOM grades will be encouraged to apply for Professional Registration with the with the UK Engineering Council at Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) level; arrangements to enable this are under discussion with the Alliance partner

Member Benefits Joining a defence centered but multi-industry community of Obsolescence Management specialists. Mixing with Obsolescence Specialists from other sectors and countries. Usually three member meetings in the year. A personal network to overcome real obsolescence arisings. Access to a website packed with obsolescence links and potential solution providers The guidance booklets mentioned above The opportunity to participate in Mod led Obsolescence and Anticounterfeiting best practice. Opportunity to engage in best practice Standards development To get professional accreditation as an individual and as a company To engage in active social media channels within the group. Lastly to get significant discounts for IIOM events such as the International Conference

Achievements More than 120,000 hours of training and education primarily in the UK and Germany but throughout Europe and the rest of the world. Professional Qualification

Standards development IIOM Members have been the core of the international standards effort to get the IEC62402 guidance document converted to an international standard that has been adopted by more than twelve countries. Guidance Booklets We have written a series of 11 Guidance booklets on specific aspects of obsolescence Management to help business manage specific issues such a long-term storage of products, management of software, valuing and recognising excess stock.

Contact us: www.theiiom.org iblackman@theiiom.org