Lebenszyklusrichtlinien

Lebenszyklusrisiken describes the set of risks that arise across the life cycle of a product, system, or service—from ideation and design through manufacturing, deployment, operation, maintenance, and end-of-life recovery or disposal. The concept emphasizes that risk exposure is not confined to a single phase but can shift with time and context, requiring an integrated view across functions and stakeholders.

Risikokategorien include design and development risks (inadequate requirements, technical feasibility), production and supply chain risks (supplier reliability, quality, geopolitical factors), market and regulatory risks (compliance, changing standards), operational and safety risks (performance shortfalls, accidents), and environmental and end-of-life risks (pollution, waste handling, recycling). The framework often links risk to sustainability and circular economy objectives, seeking to minimize harm across the full lifecycle.

Assessment tools commonly used include lifecycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts along stages, lifecycle cost analysis (LCC) to estimate total cost of ownership, and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify critical failure paths. Risk registers, scenario analyses, and probabilistic modeling are used to prioritize mitigation, which may involve design optimization, supplier diversification, redundancy, maintenance planning, and end-of-life stewardship.

Practically, Lebenszyklusrisiken inform governance, product development, procurement, and corporate reporting. They support decisions about resource allocation, risk tolerance, and strategic resilience, particularly in industries with long asset lives or high environmental impact. Ongoing monitoring and periodic revision are typically required to reflect changing technology, market conditions, and regulatory landscapes.