ARBIS Digital Product Passport (DPP)
Future-Proof Digital Product Transparency
ARBIS supports companies in the technical implementation of the Digital Product Passport.
- Bring together product data from ERP, PIM, and PLM
- Access via QR code and digital identifiers
- Meet regulatory requirements at scale
What Is the Digital Product Passport?
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a digital product record that provides relevant information on origin, materials, sustainability, repairability, recyclability, and compliance throughout the entire product lifecycle. It is a core part of the European sustainability and circular economy strategy and is being introduced step by step for various product groups under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
Through standardized digital information, the DPP creates transparency for manufacturers, retailers, consumers, service organizations, and recycling companies. It is typically made available via QR codes, NFC technology, or other digital identifiers connected to a central data platform.
For companies, this means not only new regulatory requirements, but also the need to provide product data from different systems consistently, up to date, and accessibly.
Overview
ARBIS supports companies in the technical implementation of the Digital Product Passport. From data integration to the development of individual DPP platforms and the connection of existing ERP, PIM, PLM, and data lake systems, we create the technical foundation for a scalable, compliance-ready DPP strategy.
The focus here is not on providing a rigid standard product, but on developing tailored solutions that integrate into existing system landscapes. The goal is to make product data efficiently available, meet regulatory requirements, and create added value for customers, partners, and internal processes at the same time.
THE CHALLENGE:
Many companies face similar questions when introducing the Digital Product Passport:
- product information is spread across different systems and data sources
- lack of transparency around origin, material, and sustainability data
- high manual effort for data collection and maintenance
- differing requirements depending on product group and market
- complex integration of ERP, PIM, PLM, and supplier data
- growing regulatory requirements driven by European sustainability rules
Companies need to provide product-related information in a structured, traceable, and up-to-date way going forward. At the same time, the effort involved in maintaining data should stay low, and existing processes should continue to be used as efficiently as possible.
THE SOLUTION:
ARBIS supports companies in the technical concept, implementation, and integration of Digital Product Passport solutions. Product data is consolidated from relevant source systems, validated, and made available to different target groups through digital interfaces.
Existing data platforms, ERP systems, PIM solutions, data lakes, or custom applications can be integrated. QR-code-based product access enables access to the relevant information in each case. Flexible permission concepts ensure that different user groups receive exactly the information they need.
Thanks to modern cloud architectures, APIs, and data integrations, scalable solutions emerge that account for future regulatory requirements and can be extended flexibly.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital Product Passport
Why is the Digital Product Passport being introduced?
The DPP is part of the European strategy to promote sustainability, transparency, and the circular economy. The goal is to make relevant product information digitally available across the entire lifecycle.
Is the Digital Product Passport mandatory?
It is being introduced step by step for various product groups as part of European regulation. The specific requirements differ depending on industry and product type.
What data is provided in the DPP?
This depends on the regulatory requirements and the specific product group. Typical information covers materials, origin, sustainability characteristics, repairability, recyclability, and compliance evidence.
Can ARBIS provide a complete Digital Product Passport?
ARBIS primarily supports the technical implementation, integration, and provision of the necessary platform and data infrastructure. The subject-matter content and regulatory requirements are defined together with the customer.
Which systems can be connected?
Depending on the requirement, ERP, PIM, PLM, CRM, data lake, data warehouse, or custom enterprise systems can be integrated.
Can existing product portals continue to be used?
Yes. In many cases, existing applications can be extended and used as a foundation for DPP requirements.
How is data quality ensured?
Automated data integration, validation mechanisms, governance processes, and central data models help improve the quality and consistency of information.
Does ARBIS also support individual requirements?
Yes. The technical implementation is project-specific and can be adapted to existing processes, data structures, and regulatory requirements.
Trust & Practical Application
ARBIS has been developing custom software and data solutions for consumer goods companies since 1996. Drawing on long-standing experience in data integration, analytics, enterprise applications, and cloud solutions, ARBIS helps companies efficiently integrate regulatory requirements into existing processes and system landscapes.
Next Step
Would you like to find out what impact the Digital Product Passport has on your products, processes, and systems? We're happy to analyze your existing system landscape and show you how DPP requirements can be implemented technically. Together, we'll develop a scalable architecture for data integration, product data management, and digital product passports that fits seamlessly into your existing IT landscape.