How to Prepare for the Digital Product Passport Step by Step \ Nulara

The deadline is approaching: from 2027, the Digital Product Passport becomes mandatory for many product categories. But how do you prepare when daily business already demands all your resources? The good news: with the right approach, the transition can succeed without major disruption.

The Challenge: Where Do You Even Start?

Many companies are in a similar situation: they know the DPP is coming, but aren't sure where to begin. Product data is scattered across various systems, responsibilities are unclear, and the exact requirements are still being defined. This uncertainty leads many to postpone – a risky strategy, as retrofitting later becomes significantly more expensive.

Step 1: Take Stock of Your Data

Before making any changes, you need to understand your current state. Where does your product data live today? Which systems are involved – ERP, PLM, Excel, emails? Who is responsible for which data? A structured inventory reveals gaps and duplicates that need to be addressed.

Step 2: Define Priorities

Not all products will require a DPP at the same time. Start with the product categories likely to be regulated first. This creates a manageable pilot project where you can gather experience before rolling out to the entire portfolio.

Step 3: Establish Data Structures

DPP requirements demand standardized data formats. Now is the time to think about how product data should be structured in the future. Which standards are relevant for your industry? ECLASS, GS1, Catena-X? Early standardization saves time later.

Step 4: Evaluate Technology

Manual DPP creation doesn't scale. Evaluate which tools can help automate data capture, standardization, and reporting. AI-powered solutions like Nulara can connect existing systems without requiring major migration projects.

Step 5: Build Competencies

DPP implementation is not just an IT project. Teams from quality, product management, and sustainability need to be involved. Build internal knowledge now so you're not dependent solely on external consultants later.

Benefits of Early Preparation

✓Competitive advantage through early DPP readiness
✓Lower implementation costs compared to last-minute retrofitting
✓Better data quality that improves other processes
✓Time to gain experience and optimize

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