The increasing relevance of standardized product data presents companies with new challenges - especially in the context of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This requires transparent proof of the origin of materials along the entire supply chain in order to achieve sustainability goals and meet regulatory requirements.
A key topic of discussion is the need for semantic standards such as ECLASS, which create a uniform structure for product and material data. A lack of such standards leads to inefficient processes, manual data mapping and a lack of interoperability between systems. Solutions such as the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) make it possible to record and provide product information in a structured manner across the entire life cycle.
In addition to complying with regulatory requirements, the use of standardized master data also provides companies with economic benefits: Automated data exchange and structured data containers save time and money. The experts emphasize that digitalization is not only a mandatory task, but also an opportunity - especially in times of skills shortages, increasing efficiency requirements and sustainability goals.
If you would like to find out more about successful implementation strategies, best practices and technical solutions, you will find valuable insights from the field in this episode.
