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1 Database Management Tips and tricks Martin Baitz Alexander Liedke 1

2 1. Introduction 2. Tips & Tricks 3. Examples from Content team 4. Question & answers

3 Introduction Main Applications of databases LCA & CF studies Support of own in-house experts Labels & EPDs Product optimisation & supply chain management 3

4 Introduction Main Applications of databases Governmental Databases In-house & commercial tools ELCD and ILCD network MY, BR, IN,.. Association databases Verification + plus 40 other associations + plus others 4

5 Business Value Introduction Maturity determines database management Long-term company success Value Chain optimization Sustainable Product Portfolio Management Continuous operational optimization Product Communication & Verification Process & Resource Efficiency Verifiable BOM / BOP & compliance Eco-design & sustainable product Innovation Rapid Prototyping (Generic LCA) Overview / Orientation Material Comparison Screening Maturity of LCA usage 5

6 Tips and tricks Overview I. Define your database II. III. IV. Organize your database workflows Organize your database Documentation V. Good housekeeping maintain operability

7 Tipps and tricks Part I Define your database Project DB and/or Master DB strategy Consider using Server solution to ensure professional DB management What is important - many aspects can be considered

Renewables End-of-life Transport Expert teams provide data input product LCIs or unit processes as well as documentation Coating & Textile

8 Master DB strategy incl. yearly continuous upgrade workflow Link of DB Team to branch and domain experts in the engineering field Energy Chemistry Plastics Metals Renewables End-of-life Transport Expert teams provide data input product LCIs or unit processes as well as documentation Coating & Textile Electronics GaBi Master Database Content team Provision of technological platform and methodological guidance Construction Feedback from clients and market Creation of final database content (after validation) Objective: Continuity and reliability of our data 2015

Database Quality in Sustainability Our approach our values - our attributes realistic Engineering teams Partner of industry always up-to-date Regular technology checks Frequently updated established

9 Database Quality in Sustainability Our approach our values - our attributes realistic Engineering teams Partner of industry always up-to-date Regular technology checks Frequently updated established Longest track record Widely used, all industry sectors Database credible Externally reviewed Continuous improvement adaptive All major standards covered All major schemes addressable extendable Able to produce any data on demand Open to any relevant data comprehensive Main geographies covered Main branches covered

10 Tips and tricks Part II Define your database Project DB and/or Master DB strategy Consider using Server solution to ensure professional DB management What is important - many aspects can be considered Organize your database workflows Set up rules Set up workflows Company specific QA routine Company specific maintenance and update planning Roadmap

11 Established workflows Modelling procedure Modelling Principles Rules Checklists 11

12 Audited Quality Assurance workflows 12

processes Reviews of key data systems Implemented in improvement

13 Reviewed quality Yearly updated and continuously maintained Established verification company Audit of Quality Assurance processes Reviews of key data systems Implemented in improvement process Full transparency of work flows, methods AND data Documentation checks

14 Database Roadmap Bioplastics Extension DB Documentation enlargement (technical) Documentation enrichment (standards) ISO conformity Food and Feed Extension DB Dekra verification approach (ongoing) Infrastructure approach ILCD flow list adaption plus on demand Dekra verification approach (ongoing) ILCD endpoints PEF EOL approach PEF plus on demand

15 Tips and tricks Part III Organize your database Company/branch specific normenclature for products & intermediates Use folder structure to organise new objects Use project folder feature to structure your work

16 Tips and tricks Part IV Organize your database Company/branch specific normenclature for products & intermediates Use folder structure to organise new objects Use project folder feature to structure your work Documentation Use documentation tabs for internal documentation of own processes as well Use comment stickers on plan level to document approach, assumptions, responsibilities, date, etc.

17 Tips and tricks Part V Organize your database Company/branch specific normenclature for products & intermediates Use folder structure to organise new objects Use project folder features to structure your work Documentation Use documentation tabs for internal documentation of own processes as well Use comment stickers on plan level to document approach, assumptions, responsibilities, date, etc. Good housekeeping maintain operability Apply software and DB updates as soon as possible after receiving Delete history Clean-up/delete unused, redundant and obsolete objects (compress) Do not create new elementary flows (unless you fully characterize them)

18 Tips and tricks Overview I. Define your database II. III. IV. Organize your database workflows Organize your database Documentation V. Good housekeeping maintain operability

SOFTWARE QUALITY & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROGRAM. Quality Assurance Checklist

SOFTWARE QUALITY & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROGRAM Quality Assurance Checklist The following checklist is intended to provide system owners, project managers, and other information systems development and