Transformation in Production Management in The Digital Age: Digital Product Passport (DPP) and Sustainability
Chapter from the book:
Duran,
Z.
(ed.)
2026.
Production Management in the Digital Age: Transformation, Integration, and Sustainability.
Synopsis
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a standardized digital system that collects, stores, and enables role-based access to critical data throughout a product's life cycle—from raw material extraction to production, use, and end-of-life management—including environmental footprint, material composition, recycling processes, and sustainability performance. Developed within the framework of the European Green Deal and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), this tool establishes transparency, traceability, and accountability across the supply chain, thereby becoming a fundamental building block of the circular economy. By integrating with key Industry 4.0 technologies—such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing—the DPP provides products with a digital identity and offers significant advantages in production processes, including real-time traceability, quality control, resource efficiency, and waste management.
In this context, the DPP is positioned not merely as a compliance instrument but as a transformative force reshaping production management at the intersection of digital and green transitions. This study examines the conceptual framework, technical ontology, integration into production management, and relationship with sustainability goals of the Digital Product Passport through a current literature review and analysis of policy documents.
