University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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
Date of Ingest
2011-05-25T15:06:12Z
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.
Graduation Semester
2011-05
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Copyright 2011 Nathan B. Schroeder

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