The Survey on the Challenges of Organization of Automotive Component Remanufacturing in Small-sized Companies in Poland

Abstract

Remanufacturing of automotive components is a sector in which a big number of small- and medium-sized companies (SMEs) operate. The challenges of remanufacturing process are described in the literature, but the empirical studies in this domain are still limited. This chapter compares the theoretical findings with the empirical results. The overview of the literature analysis on remanufacturing process challenges is presented. The results of the pilot surveys in Polish small-sized companies that are involved in automotive part remanufacturing are presented along with the characteristics of the respondents, the main problems which appear by remanufacturing of automotive parts.