SUSTAINABILITY – PLM
“ These systems can then better dispatch technicians as a last resort , leveraging remote triage and service capabilities and combining field visits where possible within Service Level Target constraints .”
Driving innovation in sustainable procurement Companies with effective PLM systems are well positioned to push the boundaries of sustainability in procurement .
Dave emphasises the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of emissions across the supply chain . He says : “ While most of an OEM or Tier 1 ’ s emissions are Scope 3 , it ’ s important to understand that their Scope 3 is the accumulation of their supply chains ’ Scope 1 and Scope 2 .
“ So , their Scope 3 reduction ultimately drives Scope 1 and Scope 2 improvement in their chains .
“ A modular Bill of Material with strong supply chain attributes can feed LCA tools for iterative early analysis to reduce footprints aligned with Science Based Target commitments . Late-design-stage feeds to LCA from these BOMs can effectively automate the Environmental Product Declarations ( EPDs ), saving an otherwise expensive manual process .”
As businesses continue to grapple with the dual challenges of operational efficiency and environmental responsibility , PLM systems are proving to be indispensable tools .
134 November 2024