CASE STUDY
Digital Product Passport (DPP) Enablement — Proof of Concept
AI-Driven DPP Automation with AroTrace
As new sustainability and circular economy regulations take effect, manufacturers must provide Digital Product Passport (DPP) — comprehensive digital record of materials, components and lifecycle data for every product. For many engineering teams, DPP automation is challenging: data exists, but is scattered across systems and suppliers. To explore how AI and connectivity could simplify compliance, one automotive supplier launched a Proof of Concept (PoC) with AroTrace and its AI layer, aiming to automatically compile and validate DPP information from existing sources.
THE CHALLENGE
Disconnected Data and Manual DPP Compilation
Before the PoC, creating a compliant DPP was a slow, manual effort. Data was fragmented across multiple sources and supplier inputs were often incomplete or outdated.
The compliance team faced:
1. Scattered Information
Product, material and supplier data lived in multiple disconnected systems, spreadsheets and documents. Engineers had to manually gather and reconcile information from different departments, making DPP compilation slow and error-prone.
2. Inconsistent Supplier Inputs
Supplier data often lacked required codes, had outdated certifications, or contained duplicate entries. This made verification tedious and increased the risk of compliance gaps.
3. Manual Validation Workload
Preparing even a single DPP required weeks of cross-team coordination, with engineers checking, correcting, and consolidating data by hand. This diverted time from design and innovation, creating bottlenecks in product launches.
The company needed a solution that could automatically connect information, detect gaps and generate a live, audit-ready DPP.
As one compliance engineer remarked:
“We didn’t need more data — we needed a way to make our existing data talk to each other”.
THE SOLUTION
Four-Week Proof of Concept with AroTrace
To validate the concept, the team executed a four-week PoC focused on a single product line. AroTrace provided AI-powered validation and automation.
1
Unified Data Connection
AroTrace linked engineering, material and supplier data into a single digital view, creating the foundation for DPP automation.
2
AI-Powered Validation
AroTrace analyzed supplier inputs and engineering attributes, detecting missing material codes, duplicates and outdated certifications.
3
Automated DPP Assembly
Once data was validated, AroTrace automatically built a structured DPP dataset, complete with part lists, source documentation and compliance records.
4
Continuous Sync and Review
Engineers reviewed the draft DPP, while AroTrace continuously updated it as new data arrived — ensuring that compliance stayed current without additional manual effort.
5
Seamless Workflow Integration
All of this occurred within the engineers’ existing environment, with no need to change tools or workflows. AI-driven data collection, validation and DPP generation happened transparently, letting engineers continue their daily work without disruption.
THE OUTCOME
Validated DPP Automation and Data Confidence
The Proof of Concept demonstrated that automated Digital Product Passport enablement is both achievable and scalable:
80% Faster DPP Generation
Automation reduced the weeks-long process of compiling DPP data into a matter of days, allowing engineers to focus on high-value tasks instead of repetitive manual work.
95% Data Completeness
AI validation automatically detected and corrected missing or inconsistent supplier and engineering data, increasing completeness from 60% to 95% and boosting confidence in compliance reporting.
Automated Supplier Validation
By flagging errors, duplicates and outdated entries, AroTrace eliminated time-consuming manual checks and reduced the risk of inaccuracies slipping into official DPPs.
Live, Traceable Passports
DPPs were continuously updated as engineering and supplier data changed, ensuring audit-ready compliance records and giving teams a single, reliable source of truth for sustainability reporting.
DPPs as a Natural Output
The PoC proved that DPPs can be a natural output of connected engineering, not a separate compliance effort.
Start Your Proof of Concept with AroTrace
See how AroTrace can turn your existing engineering and supplier data into live, compliant Digital Product Passport.
DURATION
2–4 weeks, depending on scope and complexity
COMMITMENT
No obligation to continue if success criteria are not met
AGREEMENTS
NDA and Proof of Concept Statement of Work (SOW) signed prior to kickoff
SUPPORT
Full access to Arorian’s engineering and product teams throughout the POC
ABOUT ARORIAN
Arorian is a global leader in providing digital solutions and services that drive transformation and growth for businesses across various industries. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Arorian delivers unparalleled value to its customers by harnessing the power of technology to solve complex challenges.
