Remanufacturing in automotive industry: Challenges and limitations
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of
this paper is to provide the framework for management of reverse flow of
materials in automotive industry. The emphasis is placed on the remanufacturing
activities. Materials management in such conditions is a real challenge. The
cause for this is parallel use of raw materials and reused materials. Such
hybrid flows of materials are characterized by increased level of uncertainty
connected with amount, quality and timing.
Design/methodology/approach: This paper presents a comprehensive review
of remanufacturing and traditional manufacturing. The stabilization of reverse
flows is crucial for continuity of remanufacturing operations. The simulation
model and results are discussed regarding stabilization of the reverse flows.
Findings: Authors identify main problems that appear in the area of
combining at the production system forward and reverse flows of materials. The
agent-based technology is applied for configuration and stabilization of
reverse network.
Research limitations/implications: Paper is case – oriented.
Practical implications: Both logistician and IT researchers might benefit
from authors approach.
Originality/value: Authors provide an interdisciplinary approach
combining operations management, logistics and information technology.
Author: Paulina Golinska,
Arkadiusz Kawa
Journal Code: jptindustrigg110038
