Product Lifecycle Management Migrations PUBLIC INFORMATION Rev 5058

Lifecycle Management Addresses Multiple Customer Needs Customers asked for clarity in 3 dimensions … Availability Longevity Migration Path • Need an item now • How fast can it be delivered? • Implementing a new design. • How long will it be a good product/solution to utilize? • Used this product in past. • What options exist to replace or migrate going forward? PUBLIC INFORMATION Rockwell Automation has tools for all three dimensions. What are your areas of primary concern? Copyright © 2014 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Product Lifecycle Category Definitions (Global Dimension) Produc t Launch PUBLIC INFORMATION A Newer Product in that Category is Launched Announcement Discontinue d Date that Product will be Discontinued Copyright © 2014 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Availability Dimension § Availability Definition § Availability (Lead Tim How quickly can I get this item? Short (3 -5 days) Long (>5 days) § “Quick Availability” Previously call “Preferred Available” § Items typically available in <5 days § Regionally stocked or configured to order § This is a Regional Dimension Availability varies by location § Some items may have local restrictions based on certifications § Lifecycle § § Where to find Quick Availability items? Proposal. Works “Quick § Check with your local distributor for specific lead time information § PUBLIC INFORMATION Availability” Copyright © 2014 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 4

Product Lifecycle Status Webpage PUBLIC INFORMATION Copyright © 2014 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights

Example Search Results PUBLIC INFORMATION Copyright © 2014 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

New Lifecycle Communication Activities In Progress § Launch of New Migrations Brochure – Jan ‘ 15 § Add Lifecycle Status in Proposal. Works – Mar ‘ 15 § New Migration Profile for End of Life products – Pilot in progress § Consistent format across RA § Explains customer values associated with the migration § Also explains any technical migration issues § Includes information on available services § Customer Communication Enhancements – Q 3 FY 15 PUBLIC INFORMATION Copyright © 2014 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 7

New Product Migrations Brochure § Complete and updated § Pub # MIGRAT-BR 002 B-EN-P § Describes the customer values for making migrations to new technologies § Also provides a overview of the general family lifecycle status for key product families § For specific catalog number lifecycle status information, always use the web PUBLIC INFORMATION Copyright © 2014 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 8

Thank you! PUBLIC INFORMATION Follow ROKAutomation on Facebook & Twitter. Connect with us on Linked. In. www. rockwellautomation. com Rev 5058 -CO 900 F Copyright © 2014 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved.