A METHODOLOGY FOR MANAGING HIGH-TECH PRODUCTS BASED ON THEIR LIFE CYCLE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING INDUSTRY

Abstract

The article discusses the management methodology of high-tech products based on their life cycle in the automotive engineering industry. In the context of modern car manufacturing, where environmental issues are becoming increasingly important, key issues such as high emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the environment and insufficient management of industrial waste in the automotive engineering industry are considered. In this paper the authors have developed a methodology for managing high-tech products based on their life cycle (LCA) in the automotive industry, as well as an algorithm for the methodology. A management tool is presented – environmental design (DfE), which contributes to the assessment and reduction of adverse environmental impacts at all stages of the product lifecycle. This technique represents an important step towards the sustainable development of the automotive industry, contributing not only to improving the environmental situation, but also to creating better and safer products for consumers.