How to Prepare Your Company for DPP Implementation? Practical Steps for Importers and Manufacturers

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is changing how companies manage information about their products. Implementing a DPP is not only about compliance with new EU regulations but also an opportunity to organize data, optimize processes, and build a competitive advantage.

A ready-made solution for small and medium-sized companies | Axtrace DPP

Implementing a DPP may seem challenging, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises that lack in-house IT or ESG teams. That is why Axelote has prepared Axtrace DPP — a turnkey, flexible solution also tailored to smaller companies.

Understand DPP requirements | Axelote

The first step is to understand exactly what the DPP covers in your industry. For importers and manufacturers of textiles, furniture, electronics, or toys, the key information will include: product material composition, CO₂ emissions, repairability and recyclability, and environmental certificates.

Conduct a data inventory

Before you start creating digital passports, you must know what data you already have. It is important to collect documentation from suppliers, obtain information from freight forwarders, and catalogue internal production processes in terms of environmental footprint.

Choose DPP-supporting technology | Axtrace Viewer

It is important to choose a system that allows automatic data import, supports various DPP formats in line with EU guidelines, and enables real-time data updates. Axtrace Viewer from Axelote is a ready-made solution that meets these requirements.

Integrate suppliers and partners

Companies must work with their suppliers, component manufacturers, and freight forwarders to receive up-to-date product data and facilitate certificate verification. In Axtrace DPP, it is possible to integrate data from external sources.

Prepare your team and processes

Implementing a DPP is also an organizational culture change. It is important to train the relevant departments, prepare clear procedures, and appoint people responsible for managing the DPP.

Start with a pilot

You do not have to implement a DPP across all products at once. It is worth starting with a single collection or product group to test the system and identify potential issues.

Communicate benefits to customers and partners

The DPP is not only an obligation — it is also a marketing opportunity. In communications, it is worth emphasizing full supply-chain transparency and a commitment to sustainable development.