Remanufacturing isn\u2019t about fixing broken parts. It\u2019s an industrialized process that brings used products back to life; to a condition as good as new, and often better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re not repairing. We\u2019re rebuilding to specification\u2014using a mix of reused, repaired, and new parts\u2014all controlled, traceable, and built for quality.<\/em>\u201d Remanufacturing is also not a new idea \u2013 it has in fact been around since the time of the second <\/a>world war, when it emerged as a resource-efficient way to produce and maintain heavy machinery. But in 2025, more companies are recognizing its value; not just for sustainability, but for operational continuity and cost efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Climbing the Value Hill, Again<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Imagine a product\u2019s life cycle as a hill. You start with raw materials, manufacture, distribute, and use the product. Traditionally, once it wears down, it\u2019s scrap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remanufacturing changes that. It lets you \u201cclimb the hill\u201d again, maintaining the value that was originally built into the product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAn engine with 20 years of service can go another 20 through remanufacturing,\u201d Hultin explained. Why It\u2019s a Triple Win \u2013 Business, Customer, Planet<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Leena Kossila<\/a>, author and expert on circular logistics, reflected on insights from her conversations with leading manufacturers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s a win for the business. A win for the customer. And a win for the environment.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s break that down: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Based on findings from a recent industry study Kossila referenced, only around 30% of manufacturers in Sweden and Finland currently have remanufacturing operations in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not intention\u2014it\u2019s complexity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Four big hurdles stand in the way: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Technology to Tame It<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s the good news, IFS Cloud is built to handle this complexity\u2014natively, not as a bolt-on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s all embedded. That means planning, costing, execution, inventory, traceability\u2014it\u2019s all covered, without workarounds.\u201d IFS Cloud supports: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re working to order or to forecast, the system plans intelligently, prioritizing reused parts and backing them up with new ones as needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kossila believes the market will grow faster in times of turbulence\u2014and that\u2019s exactly where we are. Material shortages, customer demands, and regulatory pressure all make remanufacturing a smarter play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And it\u2019s not just engines and heavy machinery anymore. From robotics and electronics to timber beams and toner cartridges, remanufacturing is spreading across industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith the right logistics, market, technology\u2014and the right IT system\u2014reman becomes scalable,\u201d said Kossila. \u201cAnd that\u2019s the key.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Mikael Hultin<\/a>, IFS <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not just reuse\u2014it\u2019s resilience.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/track.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-2.png\")
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Why Aren\u2019t More Manufacturers Doing It?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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\u2014 Andreas Nygren<\/a>, IFS <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
What the Future Looks Like<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h6>\n\n\n\n