Abstract
This paper presents the cases of CASCADE (Co-operation and Standards for life Cycle Assessment Data in Europe) and DEPUIS (Design Environmental friendly Product Using information Standards), two projects that aimed at improving the eco-design of new products and services through an innovative implementation of ISO information standards. The paper presents an overview of the projects' objectives and results, thru highlighting the best practices for software manufacturers, consultants, suppliers, and customers, in improving Product Data Technology (PDT) integration during the implementation process of different manufacturing software’s and applications inside their firms.
Highlights
In the last decades, Information technology (IT) played a great role in shaping the modern manufacturing industry
This paper presents the cases of CASCADE (Co-operation and Standards for life Cycle Assessment Data in Europe) and DEPUIS (Design Environmental friendly Product Using information Standards), two projects that aimed at improving the eco-design of new products and services through an innovative implementation of ISO information standards
This paper introduces the cases of CASCADE (Co-operation and Standards for life Cycle Assessment Data in Europe) and DEPUIS (Design environmentally friendly Products Using Information Standards), two projects aimed at improving the eco-design of new products and services through an innovative implementation of ISO information standards
Summary
Information technology (IT) played a great role in shaping the modern manufacturing industry. Many software and IT application packages are currently used in every major manufacturing enterprise, with engineers and researchers working in front of their computers rather than using pens and paper. Information technology became the backbone of the manufacturing sector. The ICT integration in the manufacturing industry, lead to create new opportunities and motivates the enterprises to improve their competitiveness in the market through enhanced collaborative work and interoperability between the different computer systems and applications used in different firms. Enterprises pay greater attention to their products' data and information standardization: they aim at creating their unique language to collaborate with partners and suppliers using different software and applications in areas such as cost minimization, life cycle assessment, production and supply chain performance
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