Protag + ERP/PIM: Powering the Future of Digital Product Passports
- madslinjen
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read

As Europe gears up for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), one thing is clear that Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are going to be a game-changer for manufacturers.
But here’s the good news: most companies already have solid systems in place. ERP and PIM platforms are the trusted backbone of product data, from logistics and production to marketing and eCommerce. They’ve been doing the heavy lifting for years, and they’re not going anywhere.
The challenge? ESPR introduces a new layer of complexity. It demands granular sustainability data, standardized schemas, and traceable documentation, things these systems weren’t originally built to handle. That’s where Protag comes in.
Protag isn’t here to replace your ERP or PIM. It’s here to supercharge them.
We have built Protag as a purpose-driven extension that plugs right into your existing infrastructure. Think of it as the missing piece that makes your product data ESPR-ready without the need for costly overhauls or custom workarounds.
Here’s how it works:
Native ESPR Alignment
Protag speaks the language of ESPR and GS1 right out of the box. No translation layers, no schema headaches.
API-First Integration
We connect directly to your ERP and PIM systems, pulling in product data and enriching it with compliance-specific fields.
AI-Powered Data Normalization
Raw data gets validated, cleaned, and transformed into ESPR-compliant formats — fast and reliably.
Blockchain-Backed Traceability
Finalized DPPs are stored on an encrypted ledger, ensuring tamper-proof records across the supply chain.
Scalable by Design
Whether you manage 1,000 SKUs or 1 million, Protag scales with you - no bottlenecks, no compromises.
Why this matters for enterprise teams:
You keep your ERP and PIM as your single source of truth.
You avoid expensive customizations and manual workarounds.
You get audit-ready, future-proof compliance — without slowing down operations.
And the best part? Protag is built to work with your existing systems, not against them. We’re actively partnering with leading ERP and PIM vendors to ensure seamless interoperability and a smooth rollout.
Digital Product Passports aren’t just a regulatory requirement, they’re a strategic opportunity.
With Protag, you turn compliance into a competitive edge.
Let’s build the future of sustainable product data, together. References
European Commission (2022) Proposal for a Regulation on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products (ESPR). COM(2022) 142 final. Brussels: European Commission.
European Parliament and Council (2023) Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on General Product Safety (GPSR). Official Journal of the European Union.
GS1 (2023) Digital Product Passport: A foundation for transparency and circularity. GS1 Global. Available at: https://gs1.org
One Click LCA (2023) What is a Digital Product Passport? Available at: https://oneclicklca.com/en/resources/articles/digital-product-passport-whats-a-dpp
Protokol (2023) Digital Product Passport: The Complete Guide. Available at: https://www.protokol.com/insights/digital-product-passport-complete-guide
Z2Data (2023) EU’s Digital Product Passport: Everything You Need to Know. Available at: https://www.z2data.com/insights/eus-digital-product-passport
Inriver (2024) Why PIM is critical for digital transformation. Available at: https://www.inriver.com
Gartner (2023) Market Guide for Product Information Management Solutions. Gartner Research.
SAP (2023) The Future of ERP: Integration, Data, and Compliance. SAP Insights. Available at: https://www.sap.com/insights
Stiftung Warentest (2023) Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: Implications for manufacturers. Berlin: Stiftung Warentest.