📝 General Introduction 

In modern procurement strategies, decision-making is no longer based solely on price or quantity. Understanding the life cycle of materials has become a critical factor in evaluating long-term value, sustainability, and operational risk.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides a structured approach to analyze the environmental and economic impact of materials from extraction or production, through usage, to disposal or recycling. This workshop is designed to equip professionals with the skills to apply LCA tools in procurement analysis, enabling smarter, data-driven purchasing decisions.

Over five days, participants will explore how to collect and interpret life cycle data, build evaluation models, link LCA results to total cost of ownership (TCO), and apply findings to real-world procurement scenarios.

The program blends technical insight with strategic thinking, making it ideal for organizations seeking to enhance procurement performance while promoting environmental responsibility and sustainable sourcing.

🎯 Target Audience

• Procurement and supply chain professionals
• Sustainability and quality managers
• Operational data analysts
• Environmental and economic consultants
• Professionals in industrial and service sectors

🎯 Expected Objectives

• Understand the concept and importance of material life cycle in procurement
• Apply LCA tools and methodologies in organizational settings
• Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) in relation to life cycle data
• Support procurement decisions using environmental and financial insights
• Promote sustainable and responsible purchasing practices

📚 Scientific Topics:

Axis 1: Introduction to Material Life Cycle

Session 1: Concept and Core Stages

• Definition of life cycle
• Material stages from production to disposal
• Link between life cycle and procurement analysis

Session 2: Importance of LCA in Purchasing

• Environmental and economic impact
• Role of LCA in decision-making
• Global case studies and applications

Axis 2: Tools and Methods for Life Cycle Assessment

Session 1: LCA Methodology and Data Analysis

• Steps of assessment based on ISO 14040
• Data collection and boundary setting
• Environmental impact evaluation

Session 2: Digital Tools for LCA

• LCA software platforms
• Environmental cost modeling
• Integrating results into procurement systems

Axis 3: Linking TCO to Life Cycle Evaluation

Session 1: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis

• Definition and components of TCO
• Connecting cost to material life cycle
• Evaluating procurement alternatives

Session 2: Data-Driven Procurement Decisions

• Building multi-criteria evaluation matrices
• Combining environmental and financial factors
• Preparing decision support reports

Axis 4: Practical Applications in Procurement

Session 1: Real-World Case Studies

• Industrial material life cycle analysis
• Sustainable procurement evaluations
• Impact of LCA on performance outcomes

Session 2: Designing Internal Evaluation Models

• Creating organization-specific frameworks
• Defining indicators and benchmarks
• Testing and refining the model

Axis 5: Sustainability and Continuous Improvement

Session 1: Aligning LCA with Sustainability Goals

• Supporting SDGs through procurement
• Reducing environmental impact of purchasing
• Enhancing transparency and accountability

Session 2: Developing Continuous Improvement Mechanisms

• Periodic review of LCA results
• Updating models and criteria
• Building a culture of sustainable procurement