Digital technologies for DPP compliance

The methodology used was comparative case study and framework building. The study analyses secondary data from peer-reviewed literature, industry reports, and documented case studies across levels to better compare different realities.

The main findings are that data disruptions significantly hinder traceability and sustainability, while the three case studies revealed that integrated blockchain, IoT and AI solutions effectively resolved these disruptions, aligning with the requirements of the DPP. Thus, a holistic framework combining IoT for data collection, blockchain for secure storage, and AI for analytics is proposed, which can be generalized to all levels of the supply chain.

However, the proposed framework is theoretical, based on secondary sources, and highlights challenges such as trust issues and high implementation costs. Theoretically, it contributes to understanding the digitalization of the supply chain, showing how the integration of technology can be beneficial for companies to achieve DPP compliance, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency through technology adoption.

Purpose

Providing a theoretical framework showing how different Tiers, with the use of AI, blockchain and IoT resolve data interruptions and support Digital Product Passport (DPP) compliance.

Method

Comparative case study and framework building approach from secondary data across Tiers

• Peer-reviewed literature
• Industry reports
• Documented case studies

Findings

• Data interruptions significantly impede traceability and sustainability.
• Integrated blockchain, IoT, and AI solutions effectively resolved these disruptions, aligning with DPP compliance.

Proposed framework

A holistic framework is proposed, combining IoT for data collection, blockchain for secure storage, and AI for analysis. Generalizable across supply chain tiers.

Project Details

Type of Study: Course module

Title: Digital Technologies for DPP Compliance: Enhancing Traceability in the Textile Supply Chain

Tagline: Unlocking Textile Traceability: A Theoretical Framework for DPP Compliance.

Year: 2025

Language: English

Author: Alice Pinato

Course: Field Study

Program: Masters programme in Textile Value Chain Management

Supervisor: Jenny Balkow and Marianne Louwerse