How can the current challenges of sustainable development be realised in practice? One promising approach lies in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) - a concept that has long been more than just a tool for product data management. PLM is increasingly becoming a key lever for enabling a circular economy. At the World Sustainability Forum 2025, Sven Rarbach, research associate in our “Product Creation” workgroup , presented results from the Decide4ECO project. The focus: the potential of PLM to systematically drive sustainable product development - and thus support the shift towards a circular and responsible economy.
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