Effect of a Reusable Unit's Physical Life Distribution on Reuse Efficiency in Environmentally Conscious Products

Remanufacturing is one of the methods that reduce the environmental impact of production processes. In this study, we develop a life-cycle simulation model for the circulation of products; this model is made up of reusable and non-reusable units. Based on the developed model, we investigate the effects and analyze the sensitivity of the physical life distribution of a reusable unit on the reuse efficiency. Our findings provide information that would improve reuse efficiency.