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Ensure quality and environmental compliance through a collaboration platform

In recent years, supply chains have evolved into global supply networks. In the manufacturing industry, this also poses new challenges for supply chain management. In our article we explain how you can meet your quality and environmental requirements despite increasing complexity.

Knowledge, news and technical articles on supply chain collaboration, requirements and quality management.

Our articles offer quality, production and laboratory managers valuable insights to successfully drive the digital transformation within their companies.

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From "paper chaos" to intelligent quality assurance: How VDA standards are revolutionizing sampling

The future of quality assurance is digital: How can development time be shortened through more efficient QA? This technical article highlights the potential of standardized data formats (VDA 231-300/301) and shows the way from "paper chaos" to intelligent quality assurance in real time.

Sample Inspection (PPAP) under the microscope: Where do the hidden costs arise?

Why does sampling (PPF/VDA, PPAP/IATF) cost up to €9,000 per process? Causes, study results and digital solutions at a glance.

Ensuring sustainability right from the product development process: A paradigm shift for the manufacturing industry

The manufacturing industry is facing major changes with sustainability representing a significant challenge. Companies must increasingly address the reduction of toxic chemicals, greenhouse gas emissions, and the impending depletion of natural resources.

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Easier than expected

The supply chain collaboration platform for future-proof quality and compliance

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For Laboratories

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For Manufacturers

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For Suppliers

Reduce effort and accelerate processes

The fastest process is the one that runs automatically

Simplify verification process in the product creation process

Digital standards as the basis for automated processes

Up to

64%

saved effort

Automatically compare conformity data with requirements and evaluate

Automate the assignment of testing, inspection and certification providers

All advantages at a glance

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We are digitalizing the industry

Mercedes-Benz relies on material.one for the digitalization of its FAI process

Mercedes-Benz is rolling out the platform in the supply chain to cover the entire material sampling process.

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For Mercedes-Benz suppliers, there is an article in our Help Center that explains the initial steps.

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Discover the potential of digitizing requirements and evidence of conformity using the example of FAI

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Demonstrate compliance to environmental requirements

Take advantage of new opportunities to reliably demonstrate conformity to environmental requirements and key performance indicators.

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Digital Sampling

Simplify the verification of standards, laws, and component and material information (PPAP/PPF).

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Digitize requirements

Digital standards enable automated processes. From creating an inspection plan to evaluating inspection results.

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