IIOM (International Institute of Obsolescence Management)

What IIOM (International Institute of Obsolescence Management) does

IIOM (International Institute of Obsolescence Management) is a UK-registered, not-for-profit professional institute headquartered in St. Albans, England, and founded in 2015. It is the only global institute dedicated specifically to obsolescence management (OM) — the discipline of managing discontinued components and materials across long-life-cycle products. The organization serves practitioners and organizations in aerospace, defence, railways, nuclear energy, oil and gas, automation, automotive, and industrial sectors, working in accordance with the internationally recognized IEC 62402:2019 standard that IIOM and its members led through IEC TC56 MT20.

The institute's core offerings center on a tiered professional certification framework (Affiliate, Associate/AIIOM, Member/MIIOM, Fellow/FIIOM), the IIOM Short Course and IIOM Diploma delivered through an Endorsed Trainer network (Alan Webb, AMSYS GmbH, CMCA UK), subscription-based Obsolescence Prediction Tools and assessment services for electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical components, a biennial International Conference (with the next edition in Munich), local chapter meetings (minimum three per year), and a quarterly newsletter. IIOM also leads standards work in DMSMS through SAE International and holds Professional Affiliate status with the UK Engineering Council, enabling members to seek EngTech, IEng, or CEng registration.

IIOM operates through a community-led, chapter-based business model with five active chapters (UK, France, India, US, and Germany/COGD) functioning as independent legal entities under delegation agreements, collectively covering members in thirteen countries. Revenue is generated via annual individual and corporate membership subscriptions (anniversary billing on 1 April, with mid-year pro-rata), paid events and conferences, training and certification delivered by endorsed trainers, and one-time sales of publications and booklets. The organization employs 11 people and is governed by a Board of Management that includes chapter presidents, with an executive team comprising a CEO (Jon Anslow), CFO (Daniel Grundy), CTO (Martin Steinleitner), President (Marc Zolghadri), and Vice President (Tim Zitkewitz).

Name

IIOM (International Institute of Obsolescence Management)

Legal name

International Institute of Obsolescence Management Ltd

Website

https://iiom.global

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IIOM is a UK-based not-for-profit professional institute that advances obsolescence management through certifications (AIIOM, MIIOM, FIIOM), training, standards leadership (IEC 62402:2019), and a global chapter network serving aerospace, defence, rail, nuclear, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

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Product category

Obsolescence Management Professional Services

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD)

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Accreditation & Metrology Cooperation (Calibration, Measurement Standards) (BPADANAE)

Keywords

• Obsolescence management
• Professional certification
• Membership association
• Standards development
• Professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

St Albans

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions paid by individuals and corporate members. Corporate memberships are single-site based with multi-site options available. Individual memberships include various grades (Affiliate, Associate, Member, Fellow, Student, Honorary). Subscriptions run for one year payable annually with anniversary billing on 1st April.
2. Event and Conference Revenue: Revenue from IIOM conferences, meetings, and training events. Fully paid up members receive discounted rates. Guests can attend certain meetings free of charge.
3. Training and Certification: Revenue from IIOM Short Course in Obsolescence Management and certification programs delivered by IIOM Endorsed Trainers.
4. Publications and Booklets: Sale of educational booklets and publications related to obsolescence management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IIOM is a not-for-profit international professional institute that advances the science and practice of Obsolescence Management through professional memberships, graded certifications (AIIOM, MIIOM, FIIOM), training courses, biennial conferences, chapter meetings, and standards leadership. Its commercial offerings include corporate and individual membership subscriptions, the IIOM Short Course and Diploma delivered through endorsed trainers, subscription-based obsolescence prediction tools, and access to educational booklets and publications.

Product overview

IIOM (International Institute of Obsolescence Management) is a not-for-profit professional institute advancing the science and practice of Obsolescence Management. The organization offers a portfolio of products and services centered on professional development, including the IIOM Short Course for Associate (AIIOM) certification, the IIOM Diploma for Member (MIIOM) qualification, and Fellowship (FIIOM) for senior practitioners. Core offerings include Obsolescence Prediction Tools and Services (subscription-based for electronic/electro-mechanical components), access to IIOM Endorsed Trainers network, the biennial IIOM International Conference, regular chapter member meetings, and quarterly newsletters. Membership programs (Corporate, Individual, Student, Affiliate) provide networking, educational resources, and industry recognition. The organization operates through international chapters (UK, France, Germany, India, US) and maintains strategic alliances with standards bodies and industry forums.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Practitioners can achieve professional recognition through MIIOM and FIIOM designations and potentially apply for Professional Registration with the UK Engineering Council at EngTech, IEng, or CEng level

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UK Engineering CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIOM International is a Professional Affiliate of the UK Engineering Council on behalf of all chapters. The Council provides a framework for initial and continuing professional development, codes of conduct, ethical standards, and recognition of achievements.
• Foundation for Science and TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIOM is a member of the Foundation for Science and Technology, which provides an impartial platform for debate of policy issues that have a science, research, technology or innovation element. The Foundation provides assurance that IIOM's legal structures and governance remain best-placed to support global expansion.
• IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) TC56 MT20coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIOM and its members have led the development of international standards on Obsolescence Management (OM) through IEC TC56 MT20. The IEC Management Plan standards have been adopted by National Standards bodies worldwide.
• SAE International (DMSMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIOM leads development efforts for DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) standards through SAE International.
• IECQminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIECQ continues to develop Capability Assessment Schemes for the ADHP (Aerospace Defence and High Performance) industries, with IIOM involvement.
• JOMWG (Joint Obsolescence Management Working Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIOM is an active member of JOMWG, a MOD-led industry/government forum that has been influential in establishing best practice guidance and standards for the Defence Community.
• CAWG (Counterfeit Avoidance Working Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIOM is an active member of CAWG, a MOD-led industry/government forum focused on counterfeit avoidance that has established best practice guidance and standards.
• Alan Webb (Endorsed Trainer)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIIOM endorsed trainer providing the IIOM Short Course in Obsolescence Management at Associate Grade.
• AMSYS GmbH (Applicable Management Systems) - Endorsed TrainerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIIOM endorsed trainer providing the IIOM Short Course in Obsolescence Management at Associate Grade. Also provides conformity assessment training for CE, RoHS, REACH, POP, WEEE standards.
• CMCA (UK) - Endorsed TrainerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIIOM endorsed trainer providing the IIOM Short Course in Obsolescence Management at Associate Grade.
• Central Management Catalogue Agency (CMCA) - Website SponsorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWebsite sponsor of IIOM, providing training services related to obsolescence management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SAE International: Global standards body and professional association for aerospace and automotive engineering. Co-develops DMSMS standards with IIOM and serves a directly overlapping member base of engineers in long-cycle industries.
• IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission): International standards body whose TC56 MT20 working group IIOM members lead. Closely aligned mission in developing and maintaining the IEC 62402:2019 standard on Obsolescence Management.

Others

• CMCA (Central Management Catalogue Agency): UK-based training and services provider in obsolescence management and a website sponsor of IIOM. Functions both as an IIOM-endorsed trainer and as a competitor in delivering OM training, tooling, and conformity assessment services.
• UK Engineering Council: Regulator of professional engineering registration in the UK. IIOM is a Professional Affiliate of this body; comparable as a partner/regulator rather than a direct competitor, but relevant as the body that confers the registration pathways IIOM members access.
• AMSYS GmbH (Applicable Management Systems): German consultancy and IIOM-endorsed trainer delivering the IIOM Short Course and conformity assessment training for CE, RoHS, REACH, POP, WEEE standards. Functions both as a partner-channel and a direct provider of overlapping compliance training services.

Broad incumbents

• INCOSE (International Council on Systems Engineering): Global professional institute for systems engineering with a similar chapter-based membership model, certification programs (ASEP/CSEP/ESEP), and professional development focus. Comparable in scope and governance structure though in an adjacent discipline.
• IEEE: Largest global professional engineering organization with membership grades, conferences, standards development, and certification. Represents the upper-bound archetype of how a technical professional institute can scale internationally.
• IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology): UK-based chartered professional body for engineering and technology with similar membership grades, conference events, and professional registration pathways. Provides a benchmark for how IIOM could scale its professional recognition model.

Regional players

• Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD): German industry group for component obsolescence that operates as IIOM's German chapter. Comparable as a regional peer focused on a similar discipline with overlapping membership in DACH-region aerospace and defense.
• OMACI (Obsolescence Management Association Chapter India): Indian chapter of IIOM focused on obsolescence management professional development in India's aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. Functions as both a subsidiary chapter and a comparable regional professional body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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