smartCodes

Exclusive to beta customers who adopt the new offering that comprises consultancy, hardware, software, digital ID technology, physical labels, and support services. Will be available for volume discounts for the service.

DPPaaS is a part of Pentalym’s larger digital solutions portfolio, which connects the physical and digital worlds through its intelligent labelling and pentalym.live product cloud platform.

The phased introduction of DPP will be driven by the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) in key sectors beginning in 2027 including apparel and textiles, batteries, and electronics.

Lead by the CIRPASS consortium, which is advising the EU on the implementation of the scheme, Pentalym has first hand knowledge of what will be needed in the months ahead and is uniquely positioned to advise brands on the digital solutions required.

 

 

What problem does Pentalym solve?

Pentalym allows you to create a mirror of the real world functionality of any physical object (clothing) inexpensively and in scale. Allocating a unique  identifier (smartCode) for every physical item (clothing), provides a platform that captures all the relevant information on that individual item during its useful life. This information is live, stored in a secure cloud environment that can be easily accessed (smartphone) by relevant people at any point in time to maximize efficiencies and efficacy through all aspects of the supply chain.

What tangible benefits does Pentalym deliver?

• Creating a digital replica of clothing items enables fabrics, patterns and pieces to be virtually created first to minimize waste in the supply chain.
• Provides users with live data to have full visibility around the supply chain enabling them to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement
• Provides traceability and transparency around all aspects of supply chain resulting in:
  • Capability to do a product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • Reducing environmental impact
  • Removing waste and inefficient processes
  • Ability to validate sustainable sourcing (deforestation/climate/animal welfare/biodegradable fabric)
  • Adherence to ethical working conditions (child labour,poverty,living wage)
  • Holds vendors accountable (adherence to standards,environmental performance)
• Creates an audit record for individual physical items, enabling automated demand forecasting and supply chain optimization.
• Drives more sustainable consumption practices facilitating circular fashion (resell, store take back schemes, clothing swaps, garment repair and upcycling)

Example – Product registration

Consumers can simply  scan the globally unique QR code to start the registration process …

• Add address
• Add the original receipt
• CO2 emission programs
• Warranty extensions
• Social media links

Example – Product Returns and Replacements

Can now be easily facilitated, consumers can simply scan the globally unique QR code on their clothing item to complete a return process …

• Add photos of your damaged product
• Add the original receipt
• Be provided with a credit or a discount on a replacement product
• Add return address or contact information
• Ability to provide secure codes for product return verification

Examples of smartCodes in use

Pentalym smartCodes (as QR codes) can be printed directly onto product care labels at the manufacturing level.

At the retail level, the QR code can then be connected to the product using the Pentalym Platform or the Pentalym App (available soon through the Google Play Store). Once your products are connected to the Pentalym Portal, you will be able to scan them using an RFID scanner and reduce your stocktake timings from days to just minutes.

Once customers purchase the product, they can scan the QR code to retrieve the product care instructions, user manuals or other product information.

What does this mean for you as the Manufacturer or Retailer?

Enables suppliers to quickly work out what went wrong with an item or service and where to improve it.

Brings you closer to your customer and provides capability to communicate directly about the individual product they received to obtain feedback, facilitate returns, upgrades and new offers…

How to get started?

Pentalym smartCodes (as QR codes) can be printed directly onto product care labels at the manufacturing level.

At the retail level, the QR code can then be connected to the product using the Pentalym Platform or the Pentalym App (available soon through the Google Play Store). Once your products are connected to the Pentalym Portal, you will be able to scan them using an RFID scanner and reduce your stocktake timings from days to just minutes.

Once customers purchase the product, they can scan the QR code to retrieve the product care instructions, user manuals or other product information.

Scan the QR code with a phone via the camera.
Retrieving the product care instructions or the product details.

FAQs

Q: How will my business / company use smartCodes?

A: After purchasing your batch of Pentalym smartCodes you will use the codes to generate individual QR codes which can be printed directly onto any number of applications including:

• The care label of any clothing garment
• Any adhesive label to attach to a product (surfboards, office equipment, vehicle windscreens etc).

Once these have been applied to a product, that product now has its own customisable website that can be used for any purpose.

Q: Is every smartCode a webpage?

A: Yes, every smartCode is its own webpage. You can use the website created by the smartCode to automate reordering, warranty claims, share product information, provide information about the design of your product, easy access to user or operating manuals etc. By doing this you will simplify these processes for your customers ensuring they continue to have a fantastic product experience long after receiving their product.

Q: How can I buy my smartCodes?

A: AWS marketplace for quantities of 100k or above, contact us for smaller volumes.