Sustainability Integration through Connected Data.

1. Moving towards
sustainability
through innovation

2. Sustainability Integration via Connected Data
Linli Cao and Team
Integrazione della sostenibilità tramite dati connessi

3. Introduction – A vision from the Center of my Global Village
Introduzione - Una visione dal Centro del mio Villaggio Globale
Footwear - Canada | Statista Market Forecast
Canada's footwear market is seeing an increased demand for
sustainable and locally-made options.

4. Subcontracting Partners
Grazie e Benvenuti a partner e team che si uniranno all'impresa di implementazione

5. Background: custom footwear towards mass production
From customer to factory UITIC 2018
Background: calzature personalizzate verso la produzione di massa

6. Background: Integration Framework
From customer to factory UITIC 2018
Contesto: quadro di integrazione

7. Thanks and Welcome Application Platforms in the cloud
Sourcing platform for
sustainable materials
eCommerce / AR digital asset platform
PLM/IoT platform Resource planning platform
Grazie e Benvenuti Sistemi nel cloud per essere connessi
Customer Voices
Platform

8. Problem: Massive Waste
1. The number of shoes each person throws
away per year: 2.75 pairs
2. Number of shoes made for each person per
year: 2.88 pairs
3. The total footwear waste generated globally,
each year: 22 billion pairs
Waste has large impact on the environment
Therefore, when we design a pair of shoes,
we want to minimize the waste to be
generated in the end of life.
Massive
Waste
Problema: rifiuti enormi

9. Problem: Cost of Recycling
Massive
Waste
Hard to
Recycle
less than 5% of end-of-life shoes are being recycled, with most being disposed of in landfill sites around
the globe. One of the primary reasons is that most modern footwear products contain a complex
mixture of leather, rubber, textile, polymers and metallic materials, that makes it difficult to perform
complete separation and reclamation of material streams in an economically sustainable manner.
Recycling of shoes is challenging due to the complex mixture of materials and construction
technologies.
--source: An air-based automated material recycling system for postconsumer footwear products
In one word, Cost is High!! Therefore, bring sustainability into the start of life through
consumer choices and product design and development may significantly reduce
the necessity and the cost of recycling by the end of life.
Problema: costo del riciclaggio

10. Problem: Information Silo’ed
• Digitalization has happened for sustainability in
small pockets, not on end-to-end level
• Supply chain has a lack of transparency
• Localization battles over globalization
Massive
Waste
Hard to
Recycle
Information
Silo’ed
Consumer/R
egulations
Sourcing Design Development Production
Sustainability Lack of
awareness/
lack of
information
Lack of cost
effectively su
stainable
materials to
source
Lack of
sustainable
materials to
choose to
support
design
requirements
Physical
samples
requiring high
volume of
carbon
footprints
Lack of sourcs
and
requirements
towards
sustainable
shoe making
When siloed, decisions from each stage cannot support each other
Go/no-go decision towards
sustainability?
Problema: informazioni isolate

11. Solution: Design Shoes with Sustainable Materials
Footwear's Footprint: How Sustainable Is the Shoe Industry? - Brightly
Soluzione: progettare scarpe con materiali sostenibili

12. Solution: Customer Driven Design for Sustainability (cDFS)
Consumer/
Regulation
Sourcing Design Development Production
Sustainability Endorse/
EU-level
“Green
Deal” and
French
“AGEC”
legislation
right material,
low cost.
Supplier
evaluated
right material
to support
performance,
cost and
aesthetic
requirements
Virtual
Sampling to
reduce carbon
footprints
Make per
requirement,
source right
materials,
process and
make to
reduce caron
footprints…
Go/no-go decision
Brands must now follow sustainability regulations or consumer preference,
demonstrating end-to-end sustainability through connected data
Soluzione: progettazione orientata al cliente per la sostenibilità (cDFS)

13. Values of Connected Data
Change the reality that heavily relies on the use of
materials such as leather, rubber, and synthetic
fibers.
Allow access to comprehensive databases that
detail the environmental impact of these materials.
Make informed decisions and select more
sustainable alternatives, reducing our carbon
footprint and minimizing waste.
Sustainable
Material
Selection
Valori dei dati connessi

14. Values of Connected Data
Connected data enables real-
time tracking and monitoring of
every stage of the supply chain,
from sourcing to production,
distribution, and even end-of-life
management.
This transparency allows us to
identify inefficiencies, monitor
compliance with sustainability
standards, and ensure ethical
sourcing of materials.
Sustainable
Material
Selection
Supply Chain
Transparency
Valori dei dati connessi

15. Values of Connected Data
Connected data can also enable direct
engagement with consumers, fostering a
sense of shared responsibility and
encouraging sustainable behaviors.
By providing transparent information about the
environmental impact of our products, we
empower consumers to make informed
choices.
Furthermore, data on consumer preferences
and behavior can help us tailor our offerings to
align with sustainability goals and drive
demand for eco-friendly footwear.
Sustainable
Material
Selection
Supply Chain
Transparency
Consumer
Engagement
Valori dei dati connessi

16. Implementation:
-- Close loop Sustainability via End-to-end process/lifecycle
Confirm
customer
order
Confirm
Design
and
Sourcing
Push to
Production
Deliver to
customer
Attuazione: Sostenibilità a ciclo chiuso tramite processo/ciclo di vita end-to-end

17. Implementation: Integrating Sustainability into Connected Ecosystem
Consumer
Custom Order
(multi-channel)
Material Sourcing
Platform
Design and
Development (PLM)
Commit, Make
and Deliver (ERP)
IoT Enabled Product Big Data
Platform
Implementazione : integrazione della sostenibilità nell’ecosistema connesso

18. Implementation: Technology Ready towards Connected Integration
Connectivity (Process and Data)
• FlexPLM Internet-based platform to
allow connection of designer, factory,
material supplier, store, etc. Connect
roles, people and processes
• Thingworx Internet of Things platform
with much stronger connectivity:
connect devices, systems and people
and processes
• FlexPLM+Thingworx : technologies are
mature to support global sustainable
custom-to-make scenario
Implementazione: tecnologia pronta per l'integrazione connessa
Consumer Engagement
• eCommerce with 3D and AR
• Digital showroom
Example: VNTANA 3D processing and
AR
Merrell Saves Time & Money with
VNTANA & swatchbook on Vimeo
Swatchbook + VNTANA Integration -
Merrell Shoe Comparison (vimeo.com)

19. Implementation : Connected Flow across Clouds
Implementazione: flusso connesso attraverso i cloud

20. Implementation: Integrating Sustainability into Connected Ecosystem
Consumer
Custom Order
(multi-channel)
Material Sourcing
Platform
Design and
Development (PLM)
Commit and
Make and Deliver
(ERP)
Material Usage
Dashboard
IoT Enabled Product Big Data
Platform
Attuazione: integrazione della sostenibilità nell’ecosistema connesso

21. Solution: Material Usage Dashboard
– a Necessity towards Sustainability
1. Consumer
Voice/Compliance 2. Cost Reduction
3. Consumer adoption
4. Waste reduction
Soluzione: dashboard sull'utilizzo dei materiali: una necessità verso la sostenibilità

22. Solution: Material Usage Supporting Sustainability Decision-making
1. Sustainable (S) material ‘where used?’ report: e.g. cotton is used in which
product
2. S material usage quantity – more across products and seasons, more
sustainable
3. S material usage vs. non-s material usage ratio
4. S material costing improvement => less volume, less thickness, less weight,
less cost
5. S material usage sourcing visibility , therefore, supply chain visibility
Soluzione: utilizzo dei materiali a supporto del processo decisionale in materia di sostenibilità

23. Implementation: Demo on How Custom Order, PLM and ERP system
are connected via IoT to Support Material Usage Dashboard

24. Demo: Material Usage Dashboard (English)
Demo: dashboard sull'utilizzo dei materiali (inglese)

25. Demo: Material Usage Dashboard (Chinese)
Demo: dashboard sull'utilizzo dei materiali (cinese)

26. Key Takeaways
• Sustainable materials can be identified, sourced globally, and incorporated into
footwear design and development
• Consumer involvement eases decision making.
• Integration and Connectivity: Platform should reach anyone and anywhere in the
world for sustainable materials
• A material usage dashboard helps, A LOT!
• It offers timely and comprehensive analysis of material data across various
dimensions of the enterprise's product development process, provides clarity
regarding material usage, which aids in the reduction or elimination of non-
sustainable materials, while ensuring transparency in development costs.
Punti chiave

27. Contact:
(Email) Linli.cao@bmtechnology.com
(Phone) +1-9052673402 (Canada)
(weChat) holymolycao
(whatsapp) +1-4167068909
We rock for your success
Facciamo rock per il tuo successo
Collaboration Models:
1. R&D: 25% on us
2. Integration Implementation
T&M
3. Support on Fixed Price

28. References
• Using Data To Engineer A New Edge In Footwear Sustainability And Success
• Sustainability Strategies for Footwear
• Shoe waste: how consumption became culture
• Global Shoe Waste: The Environmental Impact of Footwear
• An air-based automated material recycling system for postconsumer footwear
products
Riferimenti

29. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION