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Automotive
Compliance Agent
Environmental
Product
Compliance
Compliance –
could it be any easier?
Compliance is simple to define. In business language it refers to compliance
with laws, guidelines and customer specifications, but also optional codes in
businesses. In Germany, compliance is also sometimes synonymous with “rule
monitoring” or just “supervision”. The hardest part is meeting demands, with
many companies struggling to fulfill compliance regulations.
Rising demands
No question about it – customer demands are increasing almost daily. Legal requirements are also becoming more and more complex and often change in no time at
all. This has wide-ranging consequences: Optimizing processes while at the same time
implementing compliance regulations represents a huge challenge for any company.
Sisyphus?
With every change of supplier and each new or modified product the game plan has
to start again from square one – like Sisyphus and his never-ending journey up the
mountain.
• Which information is required?
• Has information already been requested – if so, who requested it?
• Who has which information to hand?
• What is the current status?
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The solution: The iPoint
Compliance Agent
The iPoint Compliance Agent uses intelligent integration technology to
ensure that the materials used comply with product-related, legal and
individual requirements.
These requirements include ELV (End-of-Life Vehicle), the different characteristics
of RoHS (Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances – limits the use of certain
­hazardous substances in electrical and electronic devices) and REACH (Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals). The Compliance Agent also helps meet
environmental requirements like RRR (Recycling, Reuse, Recovery), DfE (Design
for Environment) and LCA (Life Cycle Assessment).
External systems
IEC
Compliant
IMDS
CAMDS
GESTIS
Jama/Japia
PSA
ESIS
ELV
REACH
RoHS
RRR
LCA
Internal systems
ERP
Excel
PDM/PLM
Access
CAQ
…
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No matter the situation:
iPoint iSIFrame
Our IT architecture suits your needs. As a data platform for complex
­process landscapes, iSIFrame allows companies to work with systems of
their choice and consistently adapt their processes to market requirements – irrespective of data silos, application or company limitations.
iSIFrame consists of iPoint Application Services (iPAS), a multi-agent environment and
the Business Process Framework (iFlow). iPAS integrates external as well as internal
systems and applications – architecture geared to customer service, enterprise resource planning systems, portals and much more – and provides the corresponding
services and frontends. The distinct advantage of this architecture is that additional
agents can be integrated without any difficulties.
The iPoint Compliance Agent is one of the pillars of iSIFrame. The intelligent agent
technology enables data to be exchanged between numerous companies. The intelligent software safeguards product-related environmental legal requirements. From
RoHS, ELV / IMDS, REACH, RRR right down to Design for Environment (DfE) and Life
Cycle Assessment (LCA). The Compliance Agent simplifies, supports and automates
internal data collection and management, which in turn is made available to external
systems. This way companies are more confident about complying with legal requirements. The iPoint Compliance Agent therefore becomes, in a sense, a legal advisor.
iPAS iPoint Application Services
Value
Chain
Agent
Compliance Sustainability
Agent
Agent
CIP
Agent
iFlow Business Process Framework
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ELV/IMDS:
Automated systems
for your ELV process
According to applicable regulations and guidelines for end-of-life vehicles, ELV
for short – certain materials (heavy metals in particular) may not, with few
exceptions, be used. Listing all materials used by automotive manufacturers
and suppliers is a huge task considering that around 10,000 components are
implemented in each model.
Automotive manufacturers have developed the “International Material Data System”
(IMDS) to comply with legal requirements. All suppliers participating in the manufacturing process of a vehicle have to transfer their material data into this system. This includes ensuring that the data is accurate and complete. These mainly manual processes
are costly, time-consuming and prone to errors. On top of that, specific OEMs also
have additional portals that require data (e.g. PSA).
This severely tests value chains. With iPoint Material Database Solutions (iMDS), you
have the tools for ideally configuring and automating your ELV processes which cuts
costs considerably.
> Internal material database for the ELV process
> Process efficiency and data quality via integration
> One-time data transfer and consolidation
> Synchronization and review of compliance supported
by system
> Helps you keep up-to-date and meet deadlines
> MDB “Just in Time” = increased customer satisfaction
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Reach REACH
The European chemical directive clearly states guidelines: manufacturers and
importers have to preregister all secondary materials, subject to reporting. This
creates a lot of work and pressure particularly on the SME suppliers and
provides many recommendations for Automotive, Aerospace and Electrical / Electronics Industries: The AIG (Automotive Industry Guideline) already identified an industry specific process model for REACH and leads the way.
What’s missing? An intelligent solution to automate the
REACH implementation, process and integrate seamlessly into different system environments. But there is a solution and
more than 30 companies are already using it – the iPoint
Compliance Agent. This intelligent software system considers
the entire process, from end-to-end. It analyzes, supports,
­automates and monitors all REACH processes and provisions.
The result is a smooth and effortless process providing many
companies with an edge in today´s competitive business
­environment.
iPoint’s wide-ranging industry and technical know-how together with its close cooperation with users during the development phase guarantee a compliance tool that is as refined
as it is intricate. REACH then becomes a walk in the park for
your companies: Those who choose iPoint Compliance Agent
are providing their company with an out-of-the-box REACH
solution.
> Maintains REACH legal entities
> Authorization concept geared specifically towards REACH
> Maintaining and taking advantage of important long-term REACH contacts in
the supply chain (single point of contact)
> Flexible application and management of risk factors in cases of substance or
supplier shortages
> Automated request for missing documents and information with corresponding cock pit function and documentation
> Reviewing SVHC materials and intended releases
> Checking security datasheets and commitments in the supply chain
> Substance, mixture and product related definition of the role of manufacturers,
importers or downstream users
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Play it safe
with RoHS
The European Union’s RoHS guideline (Restriction of certain
Hazardous Substances) prohibits the use of certain materials in
electrical and electronic devices.
All suppliers have to ensure that their products comply
with RoHS requirements. Those who play it safe don’t
always have it easy, as this guideline alone controls the use
of numerous materials: From cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium to so-called polybrominated biphenyls and
polybrominated diphenyl ethers right down to lead.
What’s more: The implementation of guidelines may be
based on EU legislation, but the requirements still apply
throughout the world.
The Compliance Agent provides answers to all RoHS
questions: With its material database and the Compliance
Agent Modul iPCA/CSI (Compliance and Substance
­Inspector) existing information can be easily and conveniently reviewed at the click of a mouse. Even if additional
EU guidelines come in force, iPoint’s intelligent agent technology is always able to automatically access the latest data.
A further advantage: When it comes to RoHS and other
guidelines, the Compliance Agent guarantees both compliance with legal regulations and process optimization. It
simply delivers consistent products and provides answers
to customer demands with the minimum of manual work
and time.
> Maintaining RoHS legal entities
> Extensive material database
> Automated access to current data via CSI
> Guaranteed process optimization with huge
time and cost savings
> RoHS consistent products
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In accordance with RRR
The Reusability / Recyclability / Recoverability directive (RRR) governs the
­recycling and reusability of materials in the production and recycling of
­vehicles. The WEEE guidelines specifies appropiate demands towards
­manufactures of electrical and electronic devices. With iPoint’s Compliance
Agent, this will collate the necessary information and simulate the various
recycling processes.
This allows recycling or reusability quotas to be achieved.
Also iPoint’s system will identify detailed material information for RRR and WEEE compliance requirements. The
physical removal of prototypes will no longer be required
with the Compliance Agent. The system simulates different processes, offering complete support in defining
pre-treatment, disassembly and shredding procedures
together with documenting the material flow for all processes. The software calculates RRR quotas in accordance
with ISO 22628 for the Automotive Industry along with
associated reporting of which is also being developed to
comply for the same standards within the Automotive
Industry and Electrical / Electronic Industries. Complete
products (such as a vehicle) can be managed in a single
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process with a few clicks of a mouse. The iPoint solution
allows a flexible expansion with DfE and LCA modules.
>Integrating internal and external
systems
> Consistent handling
> Meeting deadlines
> Tool based support
> Support tool for automated
communication
> Changes in requirements
> High customer satisfaction
Why iPoint?
“Because you no longer have to
“iPoint provides good
“The cooperation with iPoint is
software covering
lines. iPoint makes everything so
many aspects of a
much faster and is always right.”
business.”
going really well. The people
keep a mental note of all guide­
are flexible and approachable
Libera Notarangelo, Bühler Motor
Uwe Noack, BERU
if you have any questions.
That’s why we chose iPoint.”
Siegfried Judmann,VDO Automotive
“It is an absolute must to consider a product’s
­environmental performance at the drawing board.
For manufacturers, the RRR and LCA module is a
great help in meeting related requirements.”
Franz-Josef Wipperfürth, Electrolux
“It allows companies to do
their job better and more
effectively.”
“The RRR and LCA module has enhanced our
Wolfgang Loistl, Bosch Rexroth
product development efforts by enabling us
to simulate a vehicle’s environmental ­impact
“Because it saves so much time and effort
and anything iPoint touches turns to
within a feasible timeframe, while ­generating
high-quality assessment data.”
Hannes Rabitsch, Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik
gold.”
Ernst Schneipl, Peguform
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LCA and DfE as modules
of the Sustainable Business
Systems
Companies are taking increasing responsibility for their products – from planning
and production right through to removal, recycling and disposal. With the iPoint
Sustainability Agent managing regulations such as DfE and LCA is made simple.
But what are they really about …
Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)?
Which and how many raw materials are needed for manufacturing a product? Which ones are required for related
intermediate products? And which raw materials are used
in turn for packaging and transporting raw materials, for
products in all their various stages and for their recycling
and disposal?
Complex questions that Lifecycle Assessment can answer:
LCA is a method for determining the “ecobalance” of
a product. This is carried out by systematically analyzing
­environmental effects during the life of a product.
That way companies get an overview of potential environmental risks and weaknesses as well as ideas about potential
improvements.
“You can always rely on
iPoint, as they are dynamic, flexible, reliable and
accurate – with iPoint,
software development
is fun again.”
Hans-Peter Roitsch, Mahle
Design for Environment (DfE)?
DfE is a collective term for technologies that allow products
to be designed in an environmentally friendly way. To be more
precise: With Design for Environment, environmentally friendly
components and services should be taken into account even
before a product is manufactured. The aim: Innovative products that remain cost-effective and have fewer negative environmental impacts during the entire product lifecycle.
Environmental impacts encompass all positive or negative
changes to the environment that come about wholly or
in part as a result of a company’s products, services or
business activities (definition according to EMAS).
Negative impacts include contributing to the greenhouse
effect, ozone depletion and the use of resources such as
human and environmental toxicity.
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