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Remanufacturing Scheduling Toward Sustainable Economy: A Comprehensive Analysis on Academic Research and Industry Practice

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  • Wengang Zheng

    (School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China)

  • Zhun Li

    (School of Geo-Science and Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China)

  • Yubin Wang

    (School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China)

  • Xinwang Liu

    (International College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China)

  • Ke Cao

    (International College, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China)

  • Zhengang Yuan

    (School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China)

  • Wenjie Wang

    (School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China)

  • Gang Yuan

    (College Engineering, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China)

  • Zhiqiang Tian

    (School of Mechanical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110178, China)

  • Honghao Zhang

    (School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China)

Abstract

As an important part of green manufacturing, remanufacturing has important practical significance for alleviating resource shortage and waste, developing circular economy and promoting sustainable development. In recent years, remanufacturing scheduling (RS), which can achieve high efficiency and green remanufacturing through the reasonable allocation of resources, has become a research hotspot in the field of remanufacturing. To offer a comprehensive evaluation of the research dynamics and development trends of RS, this paper systematically reviews the publications from 2010 to 2025 via Scopus, Web of Science, and the IEEE Xplore database. Firstly, the research background of RS, related remanufacturing policies and the generalized connotation of remanufacturing are introduced. Then, selected and valid publications are analyzed from time aspect, country aspect, and keyword aspect through Citespace software. In addition, based on remanufacturing level, modeling idea, optimization objectives, solution method, production scenarios and practical application, publications are further grouped and reviewed. In addition, according to the research gap existing in recent studies, some future development trends are accordingly pointed out, aiming to provide valuable insights for research related to RS. Finally, meaningful conclusions are drawn and the importance of RS is emphasized once again.

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  • Wengang Zheng & Zhun Li & Yubin Wang & Xinwang Liu & Ke Cao & Zhengang Yuan & Wenjie Wang & Gang Yuan & Zhiqiang Tian & Honghao Zhang, 2026. "Remanufacturing Scheduling Toward Sustainable Economy: A Comprehensive Analysis on Academic Research and Industry Practice," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-34, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:18:y:2026:i:8:p:3662-:d:1915921
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