Wipro helped a medical equipment client become 70% compliant with REACH and RoHS directives by developing an integrated model. Wipro analyzed over 80,000 part numbers using SAP tools to identify non-compliant components. They worked with vendors to obtain certification documents and developed alternatives to bring products into compliance. This reduced costs by 30% and improved data disclosure from 18% to 97% over 5 years.

1. DELIVERING COMPLIANCE
FOR REACH & ROHS
Wipro enabled the client to become RoHS and Reach
compliant for 70% of their products
INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) and Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) are European Union directives whose aim is to improve the protection of
human health and the environment through the better and earlier identification of the intrinsic
properties of chemical substances, and restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the
manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment. To comply with REACH,
manufacturers must capture additional chemical data, such as physical and chemical properties and
toxicological and ecotoxicological information, and provide it to the European Chemicals
Agency (ECHA).
Wipro devised an integrated
THE OPPORTUNITY model for the client to
become REACH and RoHS
RoHS and REACH directives created tremendous pressure on the customer by increasing cost compliant. The model
pressure and delaying time-to-market while maintaining product quality and compliance. The client
wanted to improve quality of data and achieve full material disclosure for all components and leverages Wipro’s expertise in
products by collecting information related to RoHS, REACH substance concentration and component engineering and
substance list. managing the extended
vendor ecosystem.
CLIENT BACKGROUND
The client is a global, multi-billion dollar manufacturer of medical equipment and software used for
treating cancer and other medical conditions.

2. SOLUTION BUSINESS IMPACT
In order to update the compliance status for over 80,000 part numbers, • Wipro’s deep understanding of regulatory frameworks allows
the client invested in SAP Product and REACH Compliance the client to become RoHS and REACH compliant for 70% of
(SPRC) tool. their products
Wipro has extensive experience in analyzing the design and identifying • Wipro’s solution will increase the current Full Material
components, which are not RoHS compliant and/or obsolete.A process Disclosure level of 18% to 97% in 5 years
handbook is created which helps our team to quickly ramp up on the
customer process. We are adept in creating ECNs, prioritizing the same • Reduced cost of operations by 30%, improved internal
based on customer needs, tracking and closing the ECNs. efficiencies and productivity commitment to the tune of 20%
over 5 years
As part of this activity, we analyzed the Bill of Material (BOM), 3D CAD
data, and MCAD/ECAD drawings. For every component in the system,
Wipro team has a set procedure and process for establishing contact
with the vendors and gathering the RoHS compliance certifications or
documenting the non-compliance. In case of non-compliance, we
identify an alternate drop in.
In case this is also not feasible, a replacement with minimal design
impact is selected. Based on the overall program goals (like minimizing
risk or cost reduction where applicable), the design team makes the
appropriate choice. Post approvals from the customer engineering
team, the compliance certificates, alternate part numbers, data sheets,
and all relevant information is uploaded into the component database
management system maintained by the customer team.
About WiproTechnologies
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that delivers solutions to enable its clients do business better. Wipro Technologies delivers winning business outcomes through its deep industry
experience and a 360 degree view of "Business through Technology" helping clients create successful and adaptive businesses.
A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a practitioner s approach to delivering innovation and an organization
wide commitment to sustainability, Wipro Technologies has 135,000 employees and clients across 54 countries. For more information, please visit
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