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Beyond mere compliance – Safe, sustainable and smart production

Recognized as a trusted partner with decades of experience supporting consumer goods manufacturers and supply chain companies, DEKRA provides comprehensive sustainability solutions, services for smart, safe production and strategies to prohibit fraudulent counterfeiting of trademarked goods. Our tailored services are designed to help the consumer goods sector ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen sustainable supply chains, digitalize processes, implement smart Industry 4.0 solutions, manage safe workspaces, fortify cyber security systems, train personnel and increase performance.

Whether supporting you with industry-specific inspection, testing, certification, training or consulting, our services are packaged to meet your particular needs and circumstance so you can achieve sustainable production, maintain ethical operations, ensure transparent production, establish a traceable supply chain, and protect your brand. We are happy to serve you with comprehensive solutions from a single source at any time, anywhere in the world.

While long-term tendencies push the consumer goods industry to implement smart solutions on the factory floor, corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies supporting transparent product labeling and established sustainability standards mandating low carbon emissions and green electronics pose unique challenges. As the number of smart homes continues to increase, connected IoT products bring new safety risks and breach of personal privacy concerns. Companies working in the consumer goods sector are wise to adapt effective risk management strategies to offset increasing supply chain disruptions due to compounding events around the world. Climate change worries and limited resources directly influence the price of raw materials and lead to stricter regulations on business to protect the environment. With eCommerce platforms enabling direct sales, manufacturers must now invest in digital technologies with analytic capabilities to better understand changing user habits and consumer preferences so they can capitalize on this highly profitable trend.

A strong commitment to effective corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies now includes maintaining green buying behaviors and ethical business practices throughout the entire supply chain. Manufacturers and supply chain partners must be able to quickly and appropriately respond to increasingly complex environmental regulations and sustainability standards affecting diverse business cultures and consumer markets around the world. A lean and efficient connected supply chain plays a critical role in the safe and timely delivery of traceable goods and services. Sustainable manufacturing solutions aim to reduce the carbon footprint by using green energy alternatives. Exemplary business principles ensure safe working conditions, protect employees and support the community. Transparent labeling providing complete and accurate product information underscores efforts to build customer confidence and ultimately increase trust in the brand.

Digitalization is key to success in competitive global consumer goods markets. Smart technologies in the factory and along the supply chain provide manufacturers innovative solutions to meet established quality and sustainability standards while delivering state-of-the-art online services. Implementing artificial intelligence, gene editing or advanced robotics, global manufacturers and companies in the value chain network now rely on automation, smart technology and the internet of things (IoT) to do business. Together with solid digital solutions and smart technologies, manufacturers need expert advice from experienced consultants to implement comprehensive digitalization so they can build a safe, sustainable, transparent and more resilient supply chain.

Building and maintaining a recognized and trusted name is paramount to business success in the consumer goods industry. Cheap, low-quality fraudulent knockoffs reduce profits and weaken the brand, so manufacturers must be vigilant in efforts to prevent fraud with robust strategies and ensure clear labeling policies to instill customer confidence in their products. In addition to implementing automated process, risk and information management systems, solid cyber security solutions defending intellectual property, design data and other important information must be installed and intact to effectively protect the brand and safeguard the company name.

Ensuring holistic support for the entire value chain, DEKRA experts provide customized service packages targeting challenges exclusive to the consumer goods industry. While helping you minimize your carbon footprint with effective sustainability strategies, industry specialists assist you with digital solutions developed to maintain a smart factory setting as well as a safe and lean supply chain. Our comprehensive industry-specific services are designed to help you foster transparent labeling, improve efficiency, enhance customer service, strengthen your CSR commitments, protect your brand and consistently ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability standards throughout the value chain. In addition to accredited personnel trainings and certifications, we conduct cyber security virtual testing, validation and verification services to protect the integrity of your networks, systems and sensitive data. We look forward to providing you the tailored support you need to succeed.

Why DEKRA?

Focusing on safety at home, at work, and on the road, DEKRA is your global partner providing comprehensive services designed to ensure a safe, secure and sustainable world. The company employs more than 45,000 specialists worldwide focused on increasing safety in all areas of life, including process safety consulting and testing, industrial inspection, and product certification. DEKRA operates in over 60 countries delivering a safer world through consulting, inspections, testing, certification, auditing, and training.

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Our experts leverage proven strategies and proprietary tools to create tailored programs that meet your goals. From production to distribution, DEKRA will guide you through each step as we assess your needs, develop an action plan, and implement your solution.

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