Strategic Focus: Redefining The Role Of Remanufacturing In The Circular Economy Through Innovation
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Executive Summary
Remanufacturing has been driven by established industries such as automotive and electronics for decades, but has recently experienced growth in emerging sectors such as renewable energy and semiconductor manufacturing. Advancements in technologies such as machine learning, additive manufacturing and robotics are enhancing profitability, efficiency and sustainability within the remanufacturing process. These innovations promise to reshape the industry landscape, offering opportunities for increased circularity, reduced environmental impact and improved resource utilization. This report examines the current state of remanufacturing, the industries driving it and the technologies that are reshaping it.Remanufacturing enables maximum value retention in the age of circularity
Remanufacturing offers a unique value proposition for manufacturers, dealers and customers
Remanufacturing still faces misconceptions and process inefficiencies
Innovation is helping to redefine the remanufacturing sector
New and growing markets are driving the adoption of remanufacturing
Remanufacturers can leverage technology to improve efficiency, increase profitability and strengthen sustainability
Figure 2. Product life cycle and core differentiators between remanufactured and refurbished products
Figure 3. Tailwinds driving remanufacturing adoption and headwinds slowing further expansion
Figure 4. Innovations in technology and software systems allow remanufacturers to optimize their operations
About the Authors
Josh Graessle
Senior Analyst
Josh is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, covering asset maintenance management, industrial engineering design and construction, and asset management services. He advises softwar...
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Guy Lewis
Industry Analyst
Guy is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. He currently leads research on circular economy software and services and supports research acro...
Kim Knickle
Research Director
Kim Knickle is a Research Director at Verdantix, bringing more than two decades of analyst experience to the evolving world of sustainability. Her current research spans ESG a...
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Malavika Tohani
Research Director
Malavika is a Research Director at Verdantix, guiding research that explores how digital technologies and services are reshaping industrial operations to become safer, more ef...
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