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Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today! WHO IS RENAUD? Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers services (QA, product development & engineering, project management, Supply Chain Management, product compliance, reliability testing), contract manufacturing, and 3PL fulfillment for importers and businesses who develop their own products and buyers from China & SE Asia. WHY LISTEN? We‘ll discuss interesting topics for anyone who develops and sources their products from Asian suppliers and will share Renaud‘s decades of manufacturing experience, as well as inviting guests from the industry to get a different viewpoint. Our goal is to help you get better results and end up with suppliers and products that exceed your expectations!
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In today’s episode 262, we’re looking into Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) — a critical tool for manufacturers and product developers aiming to improve sustainability and meet growing regulatory demands. You’ll learn why understanding a product’s entire life cycle — from raw material extraction to disposal — is essential for reducing environmental impact, staying compliant with new regulations, and designing more sustainable products.
We hope by covering this that you grasp how LCAs work, why they matter, and how they can give you a competitive edge.
Show Sections
- [00:00] Welcome and introducing the topic
- [01:07] What Is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
- [01:41] Example: Comparing EVs and Traditional ICE Cars
- [05:38] Challenges in Battery Production and Disposal
- [10:06] Why LCAs Matter for Sustainable Manufacturing
- [14:50] The Complexity of Supply Chain Data Collection
- [17:29] The Push to Disclose Sustainability Information to Consumers
- [20:05] Future-Proofing Example and Product EPD
- [26:05] Practical Tips for Implementing LCAs
- [28:30] How LCAs Can Give You a Competitive Edge
- [29:20] Wrapping Up
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- What is the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation?
- E Waste Impact on the Environment (Analysis)
- Getting Ahead Of The Upcoming EU Product Liability Directive
- Do you have enough visibility over your supply chain to satisfy new EU sustainability regulations?
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