Abstract With the lack of access to medical equipment clear see throughout developing world in comparison developed world, solutions bridge gap are key reducing inequality healthcare between two. It has been identified that systems countries have a rapid turnover imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT scanners, etc.) due high rate technological advancement. There is therefore stockpile used could still be use...

• Maintenance models and policies with reuse or remanufacture strategies are studied. Models, business sustainability of reviewed papers discussed. Reuse have been implemented mainly to address economic benefits. Future work should environmental social dimensions sustainability. New possibilities for in maintenance contexts provided. remanufacturing widely studied the related literature due imp...

Abstract Additive Manufacturing (AM), also popularly known as 3D Printing, refers to a group of manufacturing methods which are guided by digital model and use incremental addition material, usually in layer-by-layer manner, for the fabrication objects. Lately, AM is widely used both industry academia, exhibiting, among others, advantages flexibility ability produce on demand, with reduced cost...

The European Union (EU) institutions are increasingly raising awareness on the circular economy (CE) agenda. They encouraging marketplace stakeholders to engage in sustainable production and consumption behaviours by urging them reduce, reuse, restore, refurbish, remanufacture, recycle resources all stages of their value chain. Therefore, this chapter presents a cost-benefit analysis strategy. ...

The aviation industry is facing the challenge of reducing fossil fuels and emissions. Fuel efficiency improved by making efficient powerplant systems lighter aircraft. Modern passenger aircraft utilize polymeric composite materials to achieve structures without compromising strength. European Union already has legislation prevent landfilling increase use recyclable in automotive industry. While...

Purpose The purpose of this research is to identify major barriers the implementation reverse logistics (RL). Also, study addresses best practices among reuse, remanufacture, recycling, refurbishment and repair as alternatives for RL processes. Design/methodology/approach This targets supply chain management experts their opinions regarding identification critical implementation. Their were ext...

Globalisation and technological advancements have increased the pressure on small businesses to increase their productivity gain competitive advantages. That has been placed resources available, resulting in environmental degradation as a result of traditional linear model make-use-dispose. Circular economy (CE) practices offer opportunity for sustainable production based reuse-remanufacture re...

This article investigates the impact of intercompetitor licensing between an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and independent remanufacturer (IR) on market competition new remanufactured products, IR's remanufacturing strategy, optimal quality choice for products. In considered supply chain, OEM sells IR collects used products then to compete with OEM. To produce can acquire technol...

The circular economy is a growing and strategic topic has motivated changes innovations in several segments of research, businesses, financial sectors public administration. In this context, the Emilia-Romagna Region (Italy) considered pioneer Italy, due to efforts taken for transition towards economy. It was first Italian region launch specific law on subject besides have relevant projects. Th...

Abstract Circular Economy is becoming an important part of the trend on global business development. Companies and public organizations are facing new challenges strive to integrate fresh concepts instruments within their value chains. Strategic environmental goals based upon reused resources reintegrated materials, reduced carbon emissions, renewable energy, innovation, overall optimization mo...