Integrating remake DPP and remanufacturing decision engine to enable the next wave of SME remanufacturers

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Munawar, Syed Awais H. and Hoffmann, Moritz and Knorn, Steffi and Howie, Scott and Fitzpatrick, Stephen (2025) Integrating remake DPP and remanufacturing decision engine to enable the next wave of SME remanufacturers. In: International Conference on Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing, 2025-11-12 - 2025-11-14, University of Malta.

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Abstract

Remanufacturing provides significant economic and environmental advantages; however, its broader implementation, particularly among Independent Aftermarket (IAM), faces two main challenges: insufficient access to comprehensive product information and the difficulty of selecting the most effective End-of-Life (EOL) strategies, including remanufacturing versus recycling. This paper introduces a novel solution that addresses these issues by integrating domain-specific Digital Product Passport for Remanufacturing (ReMake DPP) with a quantitative end-of-life optimisation model. The ReMake DPP establishes the data framework and system architecture necessary for capturing and delivering critical product attributes. %%The optimisation model utilises this data to inform component-level decisions, The decision framework will enable different algorithms to be integrated to create different KPI, enhancing profitability while accounting for environmental impacts. This collaborative framework facilitates data-driven decision-making, mitigates operational uncertainties for SMEs, and establishes a clear pathway for scaling profitable and sustainable remanufacturing.

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Munawar, Syed Awais H. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4181-0032, Hoffmann, Moritz, Knorn, Steffi, Howie, Scott ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4445-670X and Fitzpatrick, Stephen ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3669-3262;
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