Digital Product Passport: A Pathway to Circularity and Sustainability in Modern Manufacturing

Foivos Psarommatis () and Gökan May ()
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Foivos Psarommatis: Research Centre on Production Management and Engineering (CIGIP), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
Gökan May: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL 32224-7634, USA

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-24

Abstract: The primary aim of this study is to explore and understand the potential benefits and applications of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) system within the modern manufacturing industry. To achieve this, we developed a unique methodology, model, and a template for creating a DPP, identifying the key characteristics essential for effective implementation. Our approach involved an analysis of the literature and the formulation of a unified DPP framework, tailored to enhance supply chain transparency and support sustainable manufacturing practices. The empirical findings from our research demonstrate the DPP’s impact on supply chain transparency, providing crucial product lifecycle information that bolsters decision-making and facilitates optimal resource management. Additionally, our study suggests that the DPP model, when applied to sectors such as electronics manufacturing, promises transformative results. This research underpins the pivotal role of DPPs in the future of manufacturing, highlighting their potential to catalyze a shift towards greater transparency and sustainability. Actionable guidelines are provided for manufacturers considering the adoption of this innovative system.

Keywords: digital product passport; DPP; manufacturing industry; circularity; supply chain transparency; data standardization; sustainability; industry 4.0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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