Vehicle Lifecycle Management (VLM)
The end-to-end management of a vehicle's design, production, use, and recycling stages.
VLM integrates data from every stage of a vehicle's existence from concept to disposal. It ensures consistent traceability, quality control, and sustainability compliance. Digital platforms track parts, materials, and software updates across suppliers. Lifecycle management supports regulations like REACH and ELV, while enabling circular economy strategies. Manufacturers use VLM to reduce cost, improve reliability, and optimize design feedback for next-generation models.
Related Diagnostic Guide
This topic is part of CHEPQ’s system-level diagnostic framework.
For a broader understanding of how this component is analyzed in real-world diagnostics, refer to the following guide:
Applying This Knowledge in Practice
The diagnostic principles discussed above are commonly applied in real-world vehicle diagnostics. To put this knowledge into practice, explore professional automotive diagnostic tools designed to support system testing, fault analysis, and troubleshooting across modern vehicles.