Trends and challenges in product remanufacturing in emerging economies ― A case study in photocopiers in Asian region

Mitsutaka Matsumoto

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

Dr. Mitsutaka Matsumoto is a senior researcher at Advanced Manufacturing Research Institute (AMRI) of National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan. He has been working on R&D in product eco-design, remanufacturing, and product service systems. He has experiences of working in industry from 2002 to 2006, working with the Japanese government (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)) from 2012 to 2013, and researching as a visiting scholar at Rochester Institute of Technology in 2014. 

Abstract

Product reuse, refurbishment, and remanufacturing are critical elements in realizing sustainable production and society. These activities are particularly important in emerging economies where consumption of products, raw... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Mitsutaka Matsumoto (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST))
  2. Koshi Kamigaki (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST))
  3. Yasushi Umeda (The University of Tokyo)

Topic Areas

• Industrial ecology in developing countries , • Business and industry practices / case studies , • Sustainable consumption and production

Session

TS-3 » End-of-life Business Models (09:45 - Tuesday, 27th June, Room F)

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