Designing products to last as opposed to designing them to fail in a short period of time should be at the core of any electronics and appliance manufacturer's blueprint. Find out more what planned obsolescnece means with regards to your everyday electronics and appliances and why this contributes to the global waste issue. Obsolescence = Profits. Yes, planned obsolescence means more consumption, but we as the consumer have the power of choice, and we could spend our dollars on products that are designed to last.