Type of course:
Digital learning, Lesson
Language:
EN
Duration:
20 minutes
Workload:
20 hours
Proficiency:
Intermediate
Target:
Manager, Professionals, Students
SUMMARY
Welcome to the “Introduction to Remanufacturing” Lesson. In this lesson, you will be introduced to the concepts of the Circular Economy and End-of-Life (EoL) strategies, gaining an understanding of remanufacturing and its significance in sustainable development. You will also explore its value across various industries, familiarize yourself with key manufacturing sectors involved in remanufacturing, and examine a series of relevant case studies.
Moreover, feel free to explore a wide array of videos, articles, papers and books, in the extra materials part of the lesson.

About The Author
Idoia Urain holds a PhD from the University of Mondragon where she currently works and is part of the team of the Department of Productive Logistics Operations Management (DOLP) and the research area of Circular Economy and Industrial Sustainability (ECSI). Her PhD has been related to the development of different tools for industrial companies in the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country (Spain) to move towards the Circular Economy. Mondragon Unibertsitatea (Faculty of Engineering) is a non-profit cooperative university focused on providing high-quality education, research, innovation and transfer of knowledge and technologies to industry.
Learning outcomes
- After the end of the lesson, learners are able to define remanufacturing and understand its role within the Circular Economy and End-of-Life (EoL) strategies.
- After the end of the lesson, learners are able to recognize the importance and value of remanufacturing in promoting sustainable development and resource efficiency.
- After the end of the lesson, learners are able to identify the most relevant manufacturing sectors involved in remanufacturing and analyze their key contributions.
Course Content
Topics
Advanced Manufacturing, Automation and Robotics, Sustainable Manufacturing