Why Is Remanufacturing More Successful in the United States Than in Sweden

摘要: Remanufacturing can be defined as a process of rebuilding product, during which: the used product is cleaned, inspected and disassembled; defective components are replaced; reassembled, tested again to ensure it meets or exceeds newly manufactured standards. Hence, remanufacturing would not only promote multiple reuse materials, but also allow for upgrading quality functions products steadily, without manufacturing completely new throwing away ones. often seen an environmentally sound way salvaging resources that put into when shaped. The methodology was study literature about American Swedish remanufacturers. In this study, different kinds success factors were identified. Secondly, qualitative research performed through visits remanufacturers universities performing research. interviews show there reasons why advantageous in United States. These dependant on what type case considered. potential sources identified USA compared Sweden cultural behaviour, closeness secondary market greater focus price.