A Framework for Sustainable Production and a Strategic Approach to a Key Enabler: Remanufacturing

The concern over climate change and related environmental issues has generated a surge of interest and actions towards sustainable development. In response, many manufacturers have begun implementing sustainable production practices. This paper discusses sustainable production, reviews the framework and metrics for guiding implementations, and examines the role of remanufacturing, a key technology within sustainable production. The paper also discusses the important role of product design in implementing remanufacturing to achieve improved sustainable production metrics.