Reducing Sustainable Material Selection and Sourcing Complexity
Choosing materials from manufacturers who prioritize sustainability dramatically reduces a product’s environmental footprint. However, tracking and managing materials across regions, multiple material vendors and extensive product SKUs is a highly complex process. Challenges faced include:
Fast-shifting standards and certifications
Verifying authenticity of supplier sustainability claim
Limited supply chain visibility, especially beyond tier-one supplier
Tracking granular sustainability and ethical practices such as water usage, labor conditions, reclaimed material usage and expected material lifespans
Centric PLM seamlessly integrates with ERP systems, Adobe® Illustrator, 3D design tools and more – empowering product development teams to efficiently source, select and manage sustainable materials while ensuring products meet environmental goals with complete transparency. Centric PLM enables teams to:
Manage material sustainability at scale by capturing critical information like fabrication weight, fiber content and environmental impact directly into bills of materials (BOMs).
Track certifications such as OEKO-TEX®, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Fairtrade and bluesign®, ensuring products consistently meet international sustainability standards.
Stay ahead of certification expirations with automated reminders, reducing compliance risks and enhancing transparency.
Enhancing Sustainable Material Traceability, Trust and Transparency
Differentiating brands in the sustainability sphere requires verifiable proof. Consumers want on-demand insight into sustainability processes at every stage of the product lifecycle. More than ever, consumers want confidence to do their part to minimize environmental impact and are willing to pay a premium on sustainable products.
Centric PLM addresses transparency by centralizing sustainability data in one accessible platform. Retail brands and manufacturers have access to detailed sustainability metrics, including fiber origin, recycled content, carbon footprint, water usage, chemical safety and ethical sourcing practices across their teams.
Centric PLM offers:
Accurate sustainability data for labels and consumer communications
Real-time, detailed sustainability reports, highlighting brands’ progress toward sustainability goals
Management of compliance documents for easy verification with third-party auditors
In-platform collaboration and document sharing, keeping suppliers accountable
Accelerating Strategic Decisions about Sustainable Materials
Today’s sustainable trends require retail brands and manufacturers to adapt quickly. With Centric PLM, teams leverage integrated predictive analytics and AI to identify sustainable materials that meet their requirements while also factoring in cost, availability and quality. Automated data updates and alerts ensure that regulatory changes and shifts in sustainability market trends are always accurate, so brands respond quickly and optimize material selection.
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