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Systematic literature review reveals poor alignment between product lifecycle management and sustainability principles in manufacturing, highlighting the need for digital-physical integration.
Despite increasing concern over sustainability requirements and environmental impacts, comprehensive research on the integration of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and sustainability is still lacking. This review identifies gaps in existing literature, particularly in the alignment of PLM activities with sustainability principles. PLM involves managing product design, manufacturing processes, interoperability of software platforms, and data synchronization across enterprise applications. Although there is extensive research on sustainable product development, the relationship between PLM and sustainability remains unclear. This systematic literature review is set to explore this relationship, emphasizing the need for integrating sustainability into PLM systems. Future research should focus on emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and the integration of digital-physical systems. Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial to address data interoperability, privacy concerns, and ethical implications, enhancing the sustainability of manufacturing practices.
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