DPP for SMEs with NFC

Low-cost strategies: SaaS, bulk buying, and open-source tools

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), complying with the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulations does not require a large upfront investment. Here’s how to cost-effectively deploy an NFC-based DPP:

A.Rent a SaaS platform instead of building in-house

  • Example: Platforms such as Circularise DPP offer tiered pricing (€150-500 per month) to SMEs, covering NFC data templates, SCIP submissions, and basic analytics.
  • Savings: Avoid €50,000+ in custom software development costs.

B.Join an NFC tag purchasing cooperative

  • How it works: Pool orders with other SMEs to meet bulk MOQs (minimum order quantities).

More than 120 SMEs in the EU received €0.28/tag through RFIDHY’s group purchase (versus €0.45/tag when purchased individually).

C.Leverage open-source DPP tools

  • OpenDPP: A free framework for NFC data formatting and EU compliance checks.
  • Integration: Pair with low-cost tags like NXP NTAG 213 (€0.15/tag) for basic traceability.

Phased rollout: Pilot → Scale → Optimize

Phase 1: Pilot for high-risk products

  • Focus: Apply NFC DPP to products with strict EU regulations (e.g., batteries, textiles).
  • Budget: €3,000–5,000 (500–1,000 tags + SaaS subscription).

Phase 2: Supplier collaboration

  • Action: Train Tier 1 suppliers to submit data via the OpenDPP portal.
  • Tools: Free data aggregation using Google Sheets NFC plugin.

Phase 3: Fully scaled

  • Automation: Upgrade to mid-range SaaS (€500–1,000/month) and integrate APIs.

Case Study: Family Business Saves €10,000 with Phased NFC DPP

Challenge: Needed 5,000+ organic cotton garments to be DPP compliant but faced a €15,000 budget shortfall.

Solution:

  1. Pilot: Tagged 500 high-margin jackets with NXP NTAG 213 (€0.18/tag).
  2. Tools: Used OpenDPP + free AWS tier for data storage.
  3. Partnership: Joined the National SME Procurement Group to receive discounts on bulk tags.

Results:

  • Saved €10,000 in initial setup costs.
  • 100% SCIP compliance for EU exports.
  • 25% faster customs clearance with NFC readable DPP.

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