According to the new Ecodesign Regulation, “products may only be placed on the market or put into use if a product passport is available…” Depending on the type of product, the contents of the product passport are specifically regulated. The product passport should contain, among other things, the following content: Indication of substances of concern Information for recyclers/recyclers Product parameters or performance parameters Operating and repair instructions As a DataCross 2.0 user, you will be able to create a digital product passport based on the functional modules in the future. More information can be found here.

Sustainability data is only useful for a company if it is integrated into the company's processes. tec4U offers process consulting to clearly define who sends data and who receives data, and who is responsible for which tasks. Furthermore, we support companies in integrating the data into the ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Siemens Teamcenter, Pro Alpha...).

Yes! tec4U-Solutions does not leave you alone with the purchase of the software, but offers you an all-round carefree package with accompanying data services. In a partnership-based exchange between our customers and our certified team, we use our internally developed communication process to ensure detailed information procurement and legally compliant implementation. On your behalf, we research the necessary compliance data from your suppliers, validate the incoming data with regard to the legal requirements, support you with risk analyses and answer customer inquiries regarding REACH, RoHS & Co. In addition to material compliance requirements, our key areas of focus include the [...]

Simplified handling for suppliers: For each request, the supplier can decide whether to create a supplier account or to process the request via the link in the e-mail. The supplier can quickly answer even large requests with simple copy functions. All suppliers use DataCross free of charge and are supported by extensive training material (manuals, support hotline and webinars). Suppliers receive free training on general sustainability topics, but also on how to use DataCross. If a supplier does not answer the DataCross queries, it is not because they have not understood the sustainability topic or cannot use the application.

DataCross pricing is tailored to the individual needs of each customer, taking into account the size of the company, the product portfolio, the business processes and the economic possibilities. With DataCross, you pay only for what you actually use and for the benefits that you generate for your company with the tool.

Numerous connections and integrations are possible via interfaces. The simplest connection is via an import/export from and to an Excel file that corresponds to a predefined "DataCross format". Other connections are possible via standard interfaces, e.g. web services or REST/ODATA, etc. DataCross was developed on the Mendix platform, which is also the basis of the SAP Cloud Platform. This makes it possible to connect DataCross to SAP (including on-premises solutions) via a wide range of SAP connectors. tec4U-Solutions' membership of SAP Partner Edge OE ensures the efficient and functional connection of the DataCross software world to the customer SAP world. [...]

The DataCross software as such, as well as the platform on which it is operated, are tested regularly. Mendix complies with the highest security standards in accordance with ISO and ISAE. These include ISO 25010 standard for software quality ISO 27001 Information Security Framework ISAE 3402 Type II: this means that SOC 2 reports can be obtained "confidentially" on request. DataCross is hosted by a German cloud provider and it is ensured that all data remains within Europe (in accordance with the EU GDPR).

The regulatory inventory contains more than 27 globally applicable sustainability requirements out of the box, including REACH, SCIP, RoHS, Conflict Minerals (CMRT and EMRT), EUTR, LkSG, Biocide V, Hong Kong Convention (IHM), California Proposition 65, POP Regulation (Stockholm Convention), Battery Directive, Packaging Ordinance, Food Contact Materials (GMP), Ecodesign Directive (ÖDR), Customs Goods, Formaldehyde, TSCA, PFAS...

The intelligent communication system allows the targeted, rule-specific approach of the supplier, based on the findings of the risk assessment or the questionnaire. The basis is an automated and customizable process for supplier communication (system languages DE, EN, FR, Chinese). The high level of user acceptance within the supplier chain – guaranteed by the intuitive operating concept – and the system-supported sensitive supplier approach with a stored escalation system ensure successful supplier communication.