We are happy to start the year with the next PLM Global Green Alliances (PGGA) series round: PLM and Sustainability.

Last year we spoke mainly with the prominent PLM software editors (Aras, Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes, PTC, SAP) and Sustaira (Sustainability platform – Siemens partner).

This time we talked with Mark Reisig, Sustainability and Green Energy Practice Director & Executive Consultant from CIMdata. The good news is that discussing a PLM strategy and Sustainability is no longer a software discussion.

With CIMdata’s sustainability offering introduced last year, it becomes clear that the topic of sustainability reached a broader level than the tools.

 

CIMdata

CIMdata is well known in the PLM domain, focusing on Market Analysis,  Education, Research & Strategic Management Consulting, all related to PLM.

Last year, Mark joined CIMdata as Green Energy Practice Director & Executive Consultant. Listening to Mark, you will discover he has an exciting background, starting with the “Keeling Curve”, his early interest in oceanography and wind turbines, working with GE later in his career and many years active in the PLM domain.

Learn more from the 40 minutes discussion with Mark below.

You can download the slides shown during the recording HERE

 

What we have learned

  • CIMdata has been discussing and promoting a circular economy already for a long time. A sustainable future and a circular economy have been a theme in many of the PLM Roadmap & PDT conferences. It is a logical relation as implementing a circular strategy depends significantly on the product design approach.
  • CIMdata also combines Sustainability with the need to digitize the processes and data handled. A data-driven approach will allow companies to measure (and estimate) better their environmental impact.
  • CIMdata believes sustainability must be embedded in PLM for companies to reduce their product carbon footprint, and they must have greater visibility into their supply chain.
  • Mark mentions that focusing on a sustainable business model (product & business) is crucial for survival in the upcoming years, and this has increasingly landed at the board level of companies.
  • The major change has to be driven by the business. PLM vendors will not drive the change; they will align their portfolio offerings based on the market needs.
  • It was clear Mark has a lot of experience in wind energy throughout his whole lifecycle 😊

 

Want to learn more

Mark already pointed to several valuable resources in our discussion to learn more. Here are the most important links related to CIMdata

 

 

Conclusions

Last year we discussed sustainability with the software vendors and their product offerings. They all mentioned the importance of a data-driven approach and education. CIMdata has broadened the available sustainability offering for companies by providing additional education and strategy support.

Education at all levels is essential to make sustainable decisions. Sustainable for the company’s business and, above all, sustainable for the planet.

I will be @Livework in Boston, aiming to discuss PLM and Sustainability on behalf of the PGGA with PTC thought leaders. Will you be there too?