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Non-Participating Nodes

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Overview​

This scenario demonstrates what happens when upstream nodes in the supply chain are not participating in RBTP/UNTP credential sharing. We explore how organizations create and receive Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and Digital Facility Records (DFRs) when:

  • Some suppliers participate while others don't
  • Supply chain steps have no additional data to share (e.g., traders)
  • There are gaps in upstream credential availability

Key Questions:

  • How will real-world adoption patterns affect value for organizations that adopt RBTP?
  • What does the value chain picture look like for receiving organizations when suppliers or parts of upstream are not sending UNTP/RBTP-aligned data?

Scenario Versions:

  • Mine doesn't have data (non-participatory nodes)
  • Trader scenario from Greenville (participatory node with no value-add data)
  • Smelter with some suppliers not providing UNTP/RBTP-aligned data
  • Manufacturer doesn't provide UNTP/RBTP-aligned data

Objectives​

Demonstrate:

  • What happens when upstream nodes are not participating
  • Scenarios with variable upstream data (some participating, some not)
  • Scenarios where supply chain steps don't have additional data (e.g., traders)

Success Criteria:

  • Demonstration of DPPs and DFRs that skip steps in supply chains
  • Demonstration of DPPs and DFRs created with no upstream information
  • Demonstration of DPPs and DFRs that have some upstream RBTP-compliant credentials
  • Discovery of data where there isn't a direct supply chain relationship

Assets​

Conclusions​

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