A framework of a business model for remanufacturing of air-conditioners: A case study in Saudi Arabia

Bashir Salah, Mohammed Alkahtani, Aiman Ziout

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Abstract

Manufacturing industries are looking for sustainable solutions to make the process environment friendly as well as to save the resources. During the past two decades concept of remanufacturing is gaining a lot of attention from manufacturing firms as well as researchers. Mainly several case studies have been presented in the field of electronics products. There is a scarcity of research work in high energy consuming equipment remanufacturing. Hence, this study lays out a framework for developing the theoretical and methodological foundations for a remanufacturing business model for air-conditioners. Air conditioning is the most energyintensive sector in Saudi Arabia, accounting for 60-70 percent of total residential energy consumption. The recovery of such items has a huge profit potential. A survey of consumer behavior was utilized to construct an assessment methodology that evaluates how consumers interact with end-of-life (EoL) Air-Conditioners and their perceptions about the remanufacturing process. The proposed model is developed for the Saudi Arabian market, though it can be made generic with slight alterations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEIM 2022 - 2022 3rd International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages167-173
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781450395694
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 12 2022
Event3rd International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management, IEIM 2022 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: Jan 12 2022Jan 14 2022

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management, IEIM 2022
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period1/12/221/14/22

Keywords

  • Air conditioner
  • Business model
  • Remanufacturing
  • Sustainable manufacturing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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