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Should OEMs Outsource Remanufacturing to Retailers?

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  • Zhifeng Qian

    (School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China)

  • Junwu Chai

    (School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China2Center for West African Studies of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China)

  • Hengyu Li

    (School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China)

  • Wei Yan

    (School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China)

  • Hong Chen

    (School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China)

Abstract

In recent times, sustainability has become more important for businesses. Accordingly, product remanufacturing has emerged as an interesting topic, as it is generally considered as a profitable and environmentally friendly end-of-use management option for several products. While extant literature on remanufacturing has comprehensively studied the topic of outsourcing, it has failed to recognize that retailers also have the flexibility to engage in remanufacturing. However, in recent years, several brand name retailers have established remanufacturing operations. The following question arises: Should original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) outsource their remanufacturing operations to their retailers? To answer this question, two models are developed in which an OEM interacts with an independent retailer on remanufacturing operations with the option to either remanufacture all products in-house (Model M) or outsource remanufacturing to their retailer (Model R). The result shows that although model M potentially facilitates greater economic, social, and environmental sustainability, it has costs for the retailer. Finally, a revenue-sharing contract is proposed to achieve a “win-win-win” outcome that has economic, social, and environmental benefits for all parties.

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  • Zhifeng Qian & Junwu Chai & Hengyu Li & Wei Yan & Hong Chen, 2020. "Should OEMs Outsource Remanufacturing to Retailers?," Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research (APJOR), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 37(05), pages 1-34, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:apjorx:v:37:y:2020:i:05:n:s0217595920500177
    DOI: 10.1142/S0217595920500177
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    1. Yufei Hu & Lianghua Chen & Yingying Chi & Bowen Song, 2022. "Manufacturer encroachment on a closed‐loop supply chain with design for remanufacturing," Managerial and Decision Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 43(6), pages 1941-1959, September.
    2. Yunting Feng & Yong Geng & Ge Zhao & Mengya Li, 2022. "Carbon Emission Constraint Policy in an OEM and Outsourcing Remanufacturer Supply Chain with Consumer Preferences," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(8), pages 1-16, April.
    3. Xiqiang Xia & Mengya Li & Biao Li & Hao Wang, 2021. "The Impact of Carbon Trade on Outsourcing Remanufacturing," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(20), pages 1-18, October.
    4. Amol Vasant Bhide & Milind M. Akarte, 2024. "Optimal Configuration Strategies for a Remanufacturing Firm: A Conceptual Framework," International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness, Springer, vol. 19(1), pages 71-81, June.

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