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What product data matters most when we are just getting started?

Start with product identifiers, materials, weights and key product structure. More detailed data can improve results later, but the first step is consistent product records.

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Teams often assume they need a complete dataset before footprinting can start. In practice, the most important first step is to structure the product data that already exists.

 

Useful starting data usually includes product names, IDs, material composition, weights, product categories and relevant product configuration. More detailed supplier, process or transport data can be added later.

 

  • Create consistent product records
  • Collect material and weight data first
  • Track where assumptions are used
  • Improve with supplier-specific data when available

Example

A product team has ERP exports and supplier spreadsheets but no single footprint-ready dataset.

How Pickler helps

Pickler helps structure product data into inputs that can support footprint calculations.

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