Digital Product Passport
Digital Product Passport is a digital record intended to make selected product information accessible across the value chain.
What it means in a workplace context
For furniture it may include identity, materials, manufacturer information, documents and repair information.
Why it matters
Better information can support maintenance, reuse, procurement and end-of-use decisions.
Questions to ask
- What decision or requirement does Digital 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 Digital Product Passport is used in reporting or supplier communication, state the boundary, period, methodology and source. Keep original evidence and distinguish verified facts from estimates or commitments.
Related Myntwork resources
Using the term in procurement
When Digital Product Passport appears in a procurement document, explain what suppliers must provide and how the response will affect evaluation. Avoid requesting evidence that is not used in the award decision, and distinguish mandatory requirements from preferred information.
After delivery, verify that promised documents, services or product information were supplied. A controlled handover and clear ownership make the term operational instead of leaving it as wording in the original quotation.
