Design of a second life product family from the perspective of the remanufacturing agent
Schroeder, Nathan B.
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Title
Design of a second life product family from the perspective of the remanufacturing agent
Author(s)
Schroeder, Nathan B.
Issue Date
2011-05-25T15:06:12Z
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Kim, Harrison H.M.
Department of Study
Industrial&Enterprise Sys Eng
Discipline
Systems & Entrepreneurial Engr
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
Remanufacturing
Second Life Product Design
Genetic Algorithm
Component
Abstract
This thesis presents a method of solving a newly posed Second Life Product Family Design problem. This
is unique in that the architecture of the product is not speci ed to be identical to one of the recaptured
products, rather it is determined through optimization. The problem is framed using Conjoint Analysis
and the Multi Nomial Logit Model, formatted with respect to components available for inclusion in the
nal products and then solved using an implementation of Genetic Algorithms. The solution method is also
encapsulated in a software module which can be disseminated to industrial users without a background in
optimization or familiarity with Genetic Algorithms.
A case study is performed to determine the e ectiveness of the proposed solution method, and analyze
the in
uences di erent market conditions and component similarities can have on the optimal design. It is
concluded that the proposed method converges to an optimal Second Life Product Family Design.
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