Abstract: The present invention provides a supply apparatus and a receiving apparatus for enabling a user of a production apparatus such as a component mounter, to visually comprehend accurate support information provided from a manufacturer in accordance with the life cycle of the production apparatus, and realize more appropriate production apparatus maintenance. In the support information received by the receiving apparatus, the period after the purchase of the component mounter is displayed in the life cycle, and a list of equipment productivity-related items as well as diagnosis-related items is displayed as support items which are predicted for such life cycle.