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Digital Product Pass­port (DPP) in the OI4 Alliance — Making a virtue out of neces­sity

Value of the
OI4 DPP Project

The Digital Product Pass­port (DPP) will provide struc­tured, trans­parent, and easily acces­sible product data, with a focus on sustain­ability, circu­larity, compli­ance, and value reten­tion.

For busi­nesses, this means:

Opti­mized Resource Use

Extending product life­times, improving repairability, and reducing waste through better tracking and life­cycle insights.

Regu­la­tory Compli­ance

Meeting evolving envi­ron­mental and sustain­ability require­ments, ensuring align­ment with EU regu­la­tions such as the Ecode­sign for Sustain­able Prod­ucts Regu­la­tion (ESPR).

Busi­ness Effi­ciency & Cost Savings

Lever­aging best prac­tices to reduce effort in imple­menting DPP and inte­grating it into existing busi­ness processes.

Compet­i­tive Advan­tage

Using the DPP for better deci­sion-making, process opti­miza­tion, and trans­parency in supply chains, creating new value streams and busi­ness models.

By working together, OI4 Alliance members are shaping a DPP frame­work that not only ensures regu­la­tory compli­ance but also creates tangible busi­ness value and inno­va­tion oppor­tu­ni­ties.

What’s
happening?!

What We Work On

OI4 Alliance members are actively devel­oping real-world, imple­mentable solu­tions for the DPP. This includes:

✔ Defining a prac­tical DPP frame­work that is feasible, scal­able, and inte­grates seam­lessly with indus­trial oper­a­tions.

✔ Mini­mizing imple­men­ta­tion complexity by exploring best prac­tices and syner­gies across indus­tries.

✔ Building infra­struc­ture require­ments to support secure data exchange while ensuring data owner­ship and sover­eignty.

✔ Addressing life­cycle chal­lenges, such as change manage­ment, data evolu­tion, and cross-company collab­o­ra­tion.

✔ Combining DPP with the Asset Admin­is­tra­tion Shell (AAS) for a struc­tured, stan­dard­ized, and digital-first approach.

This collab­o­ra­tive approach ensures that OI4 members are not just discussing DPP but also devel­oping and imple­menting solu­tions that will work in real industry scenarios.

OI4
Next Bike

What Is the OI4 Next Bike and How Does It Connect to DPP?

The OI4 Next Bike is a demon­stra­tion project within the OI4 Alliance that show­cases how DPP can be applied to real-world prod­ucts. It is used to:

🚴 Illus­trate DPP concepts in a tangible way, tracking mate­rials, life­cycle data, and sustain­ability metrics.

🚴 Test and refine best prac­tices for data inte­gra­tion, cross-company collab­o­ra­tion, and regu­la­tory compli­ance.

🚴 Demon­strate how DPP connects with the Asset Admin­is­tra­tion Shell (AAS) to enable struc­tured data manage­ment across product life­cy­cles.

By using the Next Bike as a working example, OI4 Alliance members gain prac­tical insights into how DPP can be imple­mented across indus­tries.

Goal of the
Project Initia­tive

The ulti­mate goal of the OI4 DPP initia­tive is to create a scal­able, inter­op­er­able, and industry-ready Digital Product Pass­port frame­work that:

✅ Simpli­fies compli­ance with sustain­ability regu­la­tions and industry stan­dards.

✅ Provides clear, struc­tured, and digital product infor­ma­tion for better busi­ness deci­sion-making.

✅ Facil­i­tates circular economy models, enabling reman­u­fac­turing, recy­cling, and effi­cient resource manage­ment.

✅ Stan­dard­izes DPP imple­men­ta­tion, ensuring it is prac­tical, cost-effec­tive, and bene­fi­cial across multiple indus­tries.

✅ Fosters collab­o­ra­tion between compa­nies, ensuring a shared and effi­cient approach to DPP adop­tion.

Insights
AND Q&A

Why is the OI4 Alliance leading a DPP initia­tive?

The OI4 Alliance provides a unique plat­form for indus­trial collab­o­ra­tion, enabling compa­nies to co-develop best prac­tices and infra­struc­ture for imple­menting the Digital Product Pass­port. By focusing on real-world inte­gra­tion, OI4 ensures that the DPP is not just a compli­ance tool but a value driver for busi­nesses.

How does the DPP benefit manu­fac­turers and distrib­u­tors?

The DPP enhances busi­ness effi­ciency, trans­parency, and sustain­ability. Manu­fac­turers and distrib­u­tors can use DPP data for product life­cycle opti­miza­tion, supply chain manage­ment, warranty tracking, regu­la­tory compli­ance, and customer engage­ment. It also creates oppor­tu­ni­ties for new busi­ness models, such as service-based offer­ings and product refur­bish­ment programs.

The OI4 DPP project is ongoing, and compa­nies are encour­aged to join to help shape the future of digital product trans­parency. Be part of the trans­for­ma­tion.

Join us!

Join the OI4 Alliance and Shape the Future of the Digital Product Pass­port!

The Digital Product Pass­port (DPP) is more than just a compli­ance requirement—it is a game-changer for trans­parency, sustain­ability, and busi­ness effi­ciency. By joining the OI4 Alliance, you become part of a collab­o­ra­tive network of industry leaders working together to develop prac­tical, scal­able, and inter­op­er­able DPP solu­tions.

🚀 Gain early insights into best prac­tices and imple­men­ta­tion strate­gies.

🤝 Collab­o­rate with industry pioneers to shape the future of digital product data.

📈 Turn compli­ance into oppor­tu­nity by opti­mizing busi­ness processes and unlocking new value streams.

Inter­ested in joining the OI4 DPP Project and becoming part of the OI4 Alliance?

Get in touch today and be part of the trans­for­ma­tion!