Product Passport is a structured collection of information linked to a product for identification, use, service or recovery.
What it means in a workplace context
A furniture passport may include model, materials, warranty, documents, maintenance and lifecycle events.
Why it matters
It helps useful information remain available beyond the original quotation.
Questions to ask
- What decision or requirement does Product Passport support?
- Which evidence or record is required?
- Who owns the information and keeps it current?
- How does it affect furniture selection, service or future change?
Applying the concept
When Product Passport is used in a circularity objective, connect it to a physical product, a lifecycle event, evidence and an accountable owner. Avoid using the term as a broad claim without an operational route.
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Using the term in furniture management
Furniture management can make Product Passport easier to apply by linking products, locations, documents, service actions and lifecycle events. The level of detail should be proportionate to product value, operational risk and the decisions the organisation needs to make.
Review records after a move, repair, refurbishment or reporting cycle. Correct outdated locations, duplicate values and unsupported claims so future users can rely on the information.
