Challenges of an efficient data management for sustainable product design

Abstract

Legal frameworks regarding usage of substances placed huge demands on company's data management. Data exchange provides technical and logistical problems. Some online systems offer core collection of data. This central method means manually interfacing with an internal system, problems with data security and intellectual property protection and dependence on externally controlled systems. A key problem with existing systems is the compatibility between them. Currently, no data exchange between systems has been possible. The paper shows recent developments and possible solutions in this area and provides the first solution that will implement all requirements of a modern system.