{slide=Advice on Ecodesign. Product redesign|closed|}
The CTCR pretends with this service to progressively incorporate the Ecodesign concept into the company structure. The strategic methodology of Ecodesign minimizes the environmental impact linked to the life cycle of a product, optimizes the resources and reduces the costs.
To summarize, the process consists of an analysis of the life cycle of a product or service through a quantitative tool to discover the environmental impact in each phase of its life. Once the results have been analyzed, strategies for improvement are determined and applied in the redesign of the corresponding product or service.
{slide=Analysis of components and complete shoe}
A complete series of analyses of the components and the complete shoe are carried out so as to confirm the compliance of materials and their quality, to anticipate the consumer demands of constant innovation; to generate trends and eventually to launch new product lines.
{slide=Biomechanics and podology applied to shoe design}
The objective of this service is to identify the technical characteristics and patterns required to ensure comfort for end users regardless of their shoe usage. It is necessary to introduce biomechanical concepts into the shoe design to get a soft, flexible and comfortable product allowing natural foot movement. Also, aspects and characteristics of different pathologies will be taken into consideration should the product be designed for a specific segment or market (diabetics, elderly people, etc).
{slide=Certification of Individual Protection Equipment (IPE's)}
We carry out the certification of Individual Protection Equipment so as to ensure compliance with the related legal and quality requirements.
{slide=Computer controlled Pattern, design, digitizing and scaling}
This service is aimed at assisting companies in the design and scaling of models to create a collection responding to the latest fashion trends indicated by the sector.
In this way, trends are categorized according to the market they are addressed to and, jointly with the company; the design of models belonging to a specific collection is drafted in paper format. Once models and the patterns have been defined, we proceed to digitalizing, quartering and scaling the corresponding pieces according to the different variations of size requested by the client. In order to perform this stage, the department of design counts on a very innovative and efficient tool in the market. It identifies, one year in advance, the key trends to look for the following season. Also, advanced software is used in the footwear industry to create the quartering and scaling of the models.
{slide=Control and analysis of waste}
A selection of samples is made further to which an analysis of waste from industrial activities ensures adherence to relevant legislation.
{slide=Design and elaboration of catalogues (paper format or virtual 3D for websites)}
The CTCR creates catalogues of company products both in paper format and 3D version for websites.
The process to build-up 3D models for website consists of:
- Taking pictures of real physical models from multiple angles.
- Processing pictures
- Elaborating the tridimensional model from the processed pictures
- Publishing the model on the company website or mobile supports (Iphone and Android)
See 3D modeling
{slide=Documentation to elaborate the environmental action plan with corrective actions}
The CTCR has created an archive with environmental documentation for which an action plan is implemented with corrective measures.
{slide=Elaboration of reports regarding dangerous freight}
The CTCR annually publishes a report regarding the activity on loading, unloading and transport of dangerous freight performed by the companies belonging to the CTCR.
{slide=Elaboration of sustainability reports}
These reports consist of the integration of a management policy regarding economic principles as well as those related to environmental and social aspects.
See the CTCR environmental sustainability report 2010
{slide=ISO 9001: ADVICE ON IMPLEMENTATION, CERTIFICATION, MAINTENANCE AND AUDITS}
QUALITY: ISO 9001:2008 improves the operational processes, products and services, guaranteeing that all products and services constantly fulfill international quality rules.
{slide=ISO 14001: ADVICE ON IMPLEMENTATION, CERTIFICATION, MAINTENANCE AND AUDITS}
Environment: ISO 14001:2004 has a direct impact on every managerial aspect of a company regarding the environmental responsibilities. It also helps entities to deal systematically with environmental matters so as to ensure their accurate and responsible behavior and improve their opportunities for higher economic benefits.
{slide= ISO EN UNE 166002: ADVICE ON IMPLEMENTATION, CERTIFICATION, MAINTENANCE AND AUDITS}
Management R&D&I: ISO EN UNE 166.002:2006 structures and improves the efficiency and efficacy of activities on R&D&I, obtaining a stronger competitive capability.
{slide=ISO 14006 and UNE 15301: ADVICE ON IMPLEMENTATION, CERTIFICATION, MAINTENANCE AND AUDITS}
Environmental management on the process of design and development – ECODESIGN: ISO 14006/UNE 150.301 performs an analysis of the life cycle ALC of products. It also integrates the environmental variable into the departments of R&D&I and Design thanks to a series of objective decisions to minimize the ecologic footprint of products.
{slide=Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). CARBON FOOTPRINT}
These are two ways to measure the environmental impact of a product and redesign it to obtain a more sustainable object. Through both of them, we can get traceability of the environmental impact of each phase in the life of a product, from raw materials to waste management. We measure consumption of energy and resources, air and water emissions, the eventual accidental waste, toxicity and potential risks.
Calculate the carbon footprint
{slide=List of active job offers}
The purpose of this page is to create a platform where companies and job seekers meet and match needs. All the services offered to the member companies are free of charge; for those companies that are not members yet, a fee will be charged depending on the service they request.
Should you desire to join the platform, please consult our section where needs and requirements are periodically published, or contact us so that we can provide you with all the necessary information about the personnel required.
See list of active job offers
{slide=Management of tailor-made training and bonus expenditure on training}
Should a company be interested in a specific course, the CTCR takes it upon itself to find the most suitable teacher or course supplier. Companies can decide to use our premises to attend the course or to receive the training from a different entity. In either case, the CTCR assumes the management of the bonus expenditure assigned by the Tripartite Foundation depending on the cost of the proposed training.
{slide=Maintenance and updating of environmental regulations}
We identify any legal regulating requirements as well as any personal interest to ensure compliance with legislation regarding environmental issues in Europe, but also in the national, regional and local fields; from the widest aspects to the most particular ones depending on the main activity of the company.
{slide=Measures and control of noise and emissions}
The CTCR performs a study to verify the fulfillment of the legislation in force. Should it be required, a study can be completed with the prediction and control of solutions to overcome any noise emissions outside the company premises that exceed legal limits.
See noise measures
{slide=OHSAS 18001: ADVICE ON IMPLEMENTATION, CERTIFICATION, MAINTENANCE AND AUDITS}
OSHAS: ISO 18001:2007 fosters safe and healthy working environments by offering a framework to the organization to identify and accurately control risks related to health and security, to reduce possible accidents, to assist regulation and fulfillment and to improve general performance and returns.
{slide=Online backup copy}
A backup copy of all information is made remotely via the internet, guaranteeing safety and confidentiality. The online backup service is automatic, flexible and easy to use. Company data is kept and saved immediately so as to prevent any loss or corruption of data.
Once the service has been activated, companies can easily protect their data in case of:
- Accidental or malicious deletion of data by users
- Virus and any other malicious programs
- Internal or external Internet attacks
- Mechanic or electrical breakdown in the hard disks, servers or other systems
- Destruction or robbery of storage equipment
- Natural disasters such as floods or fire that may damage the premises.
Important information to take into account:
- 93% of companies having lost their data end up closing down
- The probability of a personal computer being stolen is 1 out of 8
- 97% of missing personal computers are never recovered.
- The average impact of an inactive working hour due to computer issues is minimum €30 per employee according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE)
- According to the Organic Law of Data Protection, LOPD, an online backup copy is compulsory for high importance files.
{slide=ORGANIC LAW OF DATA PROTECTION, OLDP: ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE}
This service is created to assist companies in fulfilling the requirements by the OLDP and the LSSI/CE (the Law of Services of Information Society and Electronic Commerce). These laws demand compliance from all companies and ensure basic individual rights of privacy.
In order to respond to the eventual adjustment and regular maintenance of the OLDP, the following actions are taken:
- Initial diagnostics and file activations of the SADP (Spanish Agency of Data Protection)
- Definition of legal clauses
- Drafting of data management contracts
- Drafting privacy documentation
- Audits regarding security measures
- Adjustment of the website responding to the OLDP and LSSI/CE requirements
- Tutelage of the person responsible for security
- Permanent legal advice
- Training
- Legal assistance in case of inspection or complaint
Important: companies that have not adjusted their systems to the above legal requirements will be facing fines from 600€ up to 600.000€.
{slide=Processing and management of public funding and tax incentives}
The main objective is to collaborate with companies so as to simplify the application process and management of public funding, state or European, and the tax incentives by providing them with our expertise and know-how in the field.
One of the main functions is to identify projects subject to receiving public funding and tax incentives. Afterwards, the CTCR gives the company technical and administrative advice so as to accurately plan the project according to those aspects most beneficial to the company and obtain funding from the corresponding local, national or European institution. Then, the application documentation is elaborated with a detailed economic and technical plan to find interested partners to join and complement the project, if required. The CTCR cooperates with the company in the distribution of documents to the public institution and the follow-up of its progress.
Once the public funding assignation has been formally published, the CTCR can assist the company to appeal should the application be denied, or to process the acceptance, should the application be admitted. Finally, the CTCR assures the follow-up of the file throughout the period of the project and requests time and funding extensions if necessary.
{slide=Rapid prototyping (3D printing) and mechanization in aluminum and plastic machining}
Having the possibility to rapidly manufacture a prototype allows a prompt validation of the model design. Suitable measurements are made strictly to one decimal of a millimeter in less than 24 hours. Mechanic functionality and high detailed definition are assured to avoid errors and eventual modifications of the draft. A 3D printer is used jointly with a mechanization of a 4-axes numeric control.
{slide=Rent of space}
The CTCR provides spaces designed and equipped for presentations, work sessions, training days, sales conventions, conferences, business meetings, product or machinery exhibitions...
The CTCR is fitted out with the latest technology and equipped with broadband internet connection, audiovisual equipment, projector, portable whiteboards, portable computer, color printer, etc. Also, should you be interested, there is the possibility of hiring a catering service for any event.
You can access a virtual visit of the different spaces, identify the one that matches your requirement and directly ask for the room booking:
- Assembly hall/exhibition room
- Multimedia room
- Multi-purpose rooms
{slide=Reports from national and international fashion fairs and store displays}
Thanks to these documentaries we can visualize and revise the fashion trends and know-how from the main fashion capitals in the world. This is a very productive way of obtaining information from the most relevant national and international fashion gatherings. We can easily get detailed information of products; contact information of clients, textile providers, footwear manufacturers, tailoring companies, etc
Furthermore, photos from the most relevant fashion shows are categorized and classified every month so as to facilitate a snapshot of the different key looks of each season.
{slide=Specialized training}
Training is one of the most important resources a company counts on. Also, it is an aspect that applies to all employees of any organization. Due to the high cost required, some smaller companies neglect training. Many others simply ignore the multiple possibilities to provide their employees with training partially financed by the government and miss out their education credit annually assigned. This credit is assigned through the Social Security system and the Tripartite Foundation. All organizations pay contributions towards professional training and are able to recover a percentage of their payment the following year so as to provide their employees with training. The CTCR offers all types of consulting on this matter.
{slide=Tailor-made footwear manufacturing}
The CTCR prioritizes the response to requirements of those consumers that have non-standard foot characteristics and who take longer to find suitable footwear. In this case, the CTCR creates a tailor-made last for each client and manufactures the footwear depending on the working activity the client is performing.
The process is initiated by taking exhaustive measurements from both feet so as to create the lasts and patterns according to the client's indications. Finally, the pair of shoes is manufactured and tested on the client.
{slide=Technological supervision}
{slide=Tests on Individual Protection Equipments (IPE's) for professional-use footwear}
Tests are carried out on the Individual Protection Equipment and, specifically, on professional-use footwear. The objective of this action is to evaluate conformity in the workplace and the control of this type of manufactured equipment.
{slide=The 3D last digitizing}
There is sometimes a physical model but it is not the case for the 3D digital version file required for its manufacturing. The reverse engineering process allows the creation of a digital copy of the product and the creation of tridimensional geometry. The department of Prototyping offers a service to digitalize lasts, soles and insoles through a last digitizing laser specifically developed for shoe applications. The department also offers technical consulting on 2D and 3D design, sole and insole scaling as well as the generation of files with both dimensions from the draft or the file.
{slide=Trendhelp: analysis of fashion trends}
The main goal is to identify one year in advance the coming fashion trends in the sector and to provide companies with the necessary information to start planning the upcoming collection. In so doing, both the CTCR and a specific company can organize the material research, colour and shape guidelines to support the design of the final collection.
The Design and Fashion department counts on a specialized tool in the analysis of world wide fashion trends, providing it with very detailed information on the main catwalk events and classified by designers and by seasons. You can also find reports on the principal cities of the world and the type of ‘look’ that people wear every season.
See TRENDhelp
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