De-Production model combining R-Strategies and D-Strategies in product and production systems life cycles: Application to Remanufacturing

Abstract

The world faces unprecedented challenges related to the so-called Triple Planetary Crisis (climate changes, massive pollution, biodiversity losses). The Linear Economy model of development represents a very relevant cause for these crises effects, since it is anchored on the paradox of ever-growing natural resources extraction within a finite planet space and limited policy barriers for ecosystems degradation. Circular Economy emerges as a promising alternative development model, but it still urges for effective implementation. This work presents a novel De-Production model that combines, by design or redesign, the articulation of R-Strategies and D-Strategies across the product and production life cycles in order to unblock circular business models. It is proposed a systemic approach considering product circularity by means of activating R-Strategies, improving both production operations and de-production operations via value retention mindset. The model is tested via discrete simulation in a remanufacturing case study of a bicycle wheel assembly.