Mapping of the conditions for efficient remanufacturing of furniture used in public environments
Research Project, 2022
– 2023
Remanufacturing means that the original producer takes back and renovates used. This is made to a small extent today. At the same time, demand for remanufactured products from customers in the public sector is increasing. Producing companies see remanufacturing as an important issue but lack effective production strategies to meet this demand. In this project, we map the conditions through dialogue with producing companies, the public sector, and other actors in the form of workshops, meetings, and interviews. We also map previous research in this area. Remanufacturing extends the life of products, product components and materials and thus contributes to sustainable use of resources, reduces the need for new wood raw materials and deforestation.This project has gotten support from the strategic innovation program RE:Source, which is financed by Vinnova, the Swedish Energy Agency and Formas.
Participants
Mirka Kans (contact)
Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Supply and Operations Management
Peter Almström
Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Supply and Operations Management
Collaborations
Gärsnäs AB
Sweden
Gemla Fabrikers AB
Sweden
Linnaeus University
Växjö, Sweden
Region Kalmar Län
Kalmar, Sweden
Region Kronoberg
Växjö, Sweden
Träcentrum Nässjö Kompetensutveckling AB
Nässjö, Sweden
Funding
Swedish Energy Agency
Project ID: P2022-00321
Funding Chalmers participation during 2022–2023
Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure
Sustainable development
Driving Forces
Production
Areas of Advance
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Driving Forces