Disassembly for remanufacturing: A systematic literature review, new model development and future research needs
Abstract: Disassembly is an
important process that distinguishes remanufacturing from conventional
manufacturing. It is a unique process that becomes focus of investigation from
many scholars. Yet, most scholars investigate disassembly from technical and
operational standpoint that lack of strategic perspective. This paper attempts
to fill this gap by looking at disassembly from a strategic perspective by
considering organisational characteristics, process choices and product
attributes. To be more specific, this paper has three objectives. First, to
gain understanding what has been done, and what need to be done in the field of
disassembly in remanufacturing. Second, to conduct a systematic literature review
for identifying the factors affecting disassembly for remanufacturing. Third,
to propose a new model of disassembly for remanufacturing and also to provide
avenues for future research.
Design/methodology/approach: This study used a systematic literature
review method. A series of steps were undertaken during the review. The study
was started with determining the purpose of the study, selecting appropriate
keywords, and reducing the selected papers using a number of criteria. A deeper
analysis was carried out on the final paper that meets the criteria for this
review.
Findings: There are two main findings of this study. First, a list of
factors affecting disassembly in remanufacturing is identified. The factors can
be categorised into three groups: organisational factors, process choices and
product attributes. Second, using factors that have been identified, a new
model of disassembly process for remanufacturing is developed. Current studies
only consider disassembly as a physical activity to break down products into
components. In the new model, disassembly is viewed as a process that converts
into into output, which consist of a series of steps.
Research limitations/implications: The opportunities for future research
include: the need to develop an index of factors affecting disassembly, and how
to most appropriate relationship between original equipment manufacturers and
contract remanufacturers to share knowledge gained from remanufacturing
operations to improve product remanufacturability.
Practical implications: Remanufacturers should not focus on product
attributes only in order to manage their disassembly process efficiently.
Rather, more strategic factors such organisational factors and process choices
should also be considered as well.
Originality/value: This is the first study that identifies a
comprehensive factors affecting disassembly in remanufacturing. In addition, it
is for the first time that disassembly is not only viewed as a physical
activity, but it is a process that consists of a series of step.
Author: Anjar Priyono,
Winifred Ijomah, Umit Bititci
Journal Code: jptindustrigg160044
