Erik Sundin
Papers
10
Total Citations
159
H-Index
8
About
Erik Sundin is a leading researcher in circular economy and sustainable manufacturing, with a primary focus on remanufacturing—the industrial process of restoring used products to like-new condition. His work bridges product design, automation, and consumer behavior to accelerate the transition from linear to circular production systems. Sundin’s highly cited research on remanufacturing of electric and electronic equipment (EEE) and robotic lawn mowers has shaped understanding of how original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can economically and operationally integrate remanufacturing into their value chains. He developed the 5-step approach for initiating remanufacturing (5AFIR), a practical framework guiding OEMs toward circularity. His studies on consumer purchase intention reveal critical barriers to remanufactured product acceptance, while his work on automation potential identifies pathways to improve remanufacturing efficiency. With papers accumulating over 150 citations, Sundin’s contributions are foundational for researchers and practitioners seeking to make remanufacturing a mainstream, profitable, and scalable practice in industrial sustainability.
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- 45‐step approach for initiating remanufacturing (5AFIR)18 citations · 2023
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- 7Assessing an EEE manufacturer’s economic benefit with remanufacturing9 citations · 2021
- 8Automation in Remanufacturing: Applying Sealant on a Car Component8 citations · 2022
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