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Effective adoption of remanufacturing practices: a step towards circular economy

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Remanufacturing is an essential close loop cycle of the circular economy, and it supports the effective transformation of linear into circular economy. Some factors are critical to adopt remanufacturing practices to move a step ahead in direction circular economy. Therefore, the main aim of the present research is to explore and evaluate these critical success factors (CSFs) of the remanufacturing practices adoption to shift towards circular economy. Initially, thirteen CSFs of adoption of remanufacturing practices are identified using two-step process of literature survey and expert’s opinion. These finalised CSFs are contextually modelled using the Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM). Further, MICMAC analysis is performed to categorise these CSFs according to their driving and dependence power. Results of present study reveals that the most significant CSFs are ‘subsidies and tax reduction’, ‘top management involvement’ and ‘financial support for technological research’. These CSFs are required more attention to adopt remanufacturing practices to shift towards circular economy. The findings of this research might help the management and policy planner to formulate the strategies for effective adoption of remanufacturing practices in their organisation.

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Appendix 1

Appendix 1

Expert’s Profile

S No

Designation/position

Experience (in Year)

Education

Expertise Area

1

Professor

32

PhD

Circular Economy, Industry 4.0, and supply chain management

2

Academia

12

PhD

Sustainable supply chain

3

Associate Professor

13

PhD

Circular Supply chain management,

4

Supply Chain Manager

14

B. Tech

Supply chain management

5

Procurement Manager

15

M. Tech

Supply chain management

6

Industrial Consultant

20

PhD

Industrial Engineering

7

Manufacturing Consultant

20

PhD

Production Engineering

8

Operations Head

12

M. Tech

Mechanical Engineering

9

Quality Control Manager

13

PhD

Quality Management

10

Operations Manager

15

M. Tech

Production Management

11

Design Engineer

14

M. Tech

Production Engineering

12

Warehouse Manager

20

MBA

Logistics Management

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Khan, S., Haleem, A. & Fatma, N. Effective adoption of remanufacturing practices: a step towards circular economy. Jnl Remanufactur 12, 167–185 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13243-021-00109-y

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