" Designing for Circularity: Product Life Cycle and Reverse Logistics"

In the last podcast with Ed we were discussing on the fundamentals of Circular Supply Chain. Today we discuss the circularity element in the product design phase itself and some parts of reverse logistics which is very important in the Circular SCMProduct Design Phase: Design for Durability and Longevity, Ease of Disassembly and Recycling, Material Selection for SustainabilityMaterial Sourcing and Manufacturing: Strategies manufacturers adopt to use more sustainable materials in their products Material Substitution Design for Material Efficiency Closed-Loop Supply Chains Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Certifications and Standards Collaboration and InnovationPackaging and Distribution: Designing to minimize waste and facilitate its return into the circular economy Choose Sustainable Materials Design for Disassembly Implement Minimalist Design Promote Reusability Include Recycling Instructions Explore Biodegradable and Compostable Options Collaborate Across the Supply Chain