The Impact of Digital Product Passports on Supply Chains and Sustainability
Thesis (BA, MA)
Advisor(s): Kim Krüger
Context
In an era where transparency and sustainability are becoming increasingly vital for business operations, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) emerge as a transformative tool. DPPs serve as comprehensive digital records of a product’s lifecycle, encompassing critical information from raw material sourcing to manufacturing processes, distribution, and end-of-life recycling. By embedding detailed data within a product, DPPs provide unparalleled visibility and traceability, enabling stakeholders across the supply chain to access reliable information instantly.
The integration of DPPs into supply chains holds the potential to revolutionize traditional practices by fostering greater accountability and efficiency. For businesses, this means not only optimizing logistics and inventory management but also ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and meeting the growing consumer demand for sustainable products. On a broader scale, DPPs contribute to the circular economy by facilitating the reuse, recycling, and responsible disposal of materials. This research seeks to examine the impact of DPPs on supply chain dynamics and their critical role in promoting environmental sustainability, offering insights into how businesses can leverage this technology to gain competitive advantages and achieve long-term sustainability goals.
Tasks
- Conduct a comprehensive literature review on digital product passports and related topics
- Collect data from interviews, case studies, or surveys
- Analyze data through qualitative or quantitative methods
- Discuss findings and derive practical guidelines
Requirements
- Interest in current topics of DDPs and sustainable business development
- High degree of autonomy and individual responsibility
- Above-average grades or other qualifications
- Structured, reliable, and self-motivated work style
Further Information
The topic can be adapted according to your interests. The thesis can be written in English or German. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me directly. Please send your application, including our application form, "Notenauszug" from TUMonline, and CV to kim.krueger@tum.de. Please note that we can only consider applications with complete documents.