Free Webinar on Sustainability & PLM

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - March 11, 2025 - PRLog -- CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, "Embedding Sustainability within PLM." The webinar will take place on Thursday, 10 April, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and will last for one hour.

Global warming and other sustainability challenges force organizations to rethink how they design, manufacture, operate, and recycle products. This webinar will explore embedding sustainability into an organization's PLM processes to reduce its environmental impact. It will show how companies can drive compliance and efficiency while optimizing their products and supply chains to meet sustainability goals and increase the likelihood of longer-term profitability in a more circular economy.

Attendees at this webinar will:

• Understand how to incorporate sustainability into a PLM strategy.
• Learn how to lower a product's PCF.
• Find out how a more transparent supply chain can lower the PCF.
• Gain a better understanding of the benefits of eco-design concepts.
• Understand how lifecycle assessments can be derived from PLM.
• Gain a better understanding of circular concepts within PLM.
• Understand the drivers and obstacles that impact an organization's ability to become more sustainable.

According to Mark Reisig, a CIMdata Executive Consultant and Sustainability Practice Director, "As the climate crisis intensifies, a well-implemented PLM strategy that embeds sustainability throughout the product lifecycle is critical as organizations transform to reduce the environmental impact of their products, operations, and services, which is essential for long-term profitability, and securing a sustainable future."

Mark Reisig has over 40 years of experience in digital transformation, information technology, and engineering in the energy, aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, shipbuilding, high-tech electronics, medical devices, and food & beverage industries. He has led digital initiatives in PLM, plant design, computer-aided design, and master data management for global businesses. Mark comes to CIMdata after an extensive career in PLM with GE, Federation, Oracle, Auto-trol Technology, Kraft-Heinz, Catalytic, Day & Zimmermann, and most recently, Aras, where he was the Vice President of Product Marketing.

This webinar will provide pertinent and valuable information for organizations transitioning to a lower carbon footprint and a more sustainable business model. It will also interest people from every part of the organization, as sustainable products touch product design, manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, service, operations, and the supply chain.

During the webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the topics discussed. To find out more, visit: https://www.cimdata.com/en/events/webinars/event/846-webinar-embedding-sustainability-within-plm. To register for this webinar, please visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2544346216446315097.