Instead of putting things together, __________ takes used items apart and rebuilds them as products to be used again.

A) computer integrated manufacturing
B) design for disassembly
C) remanufacturing
D) flexible manufacturing
E) lean production

Remanufacturing

The process of rebuilding a product to specifications of the original manufactured product using a combination of reused, repaired, and new parts.

Flexible Manufacturing

A production method that is designed to easily adapt to changes in the type and quantity of the product being manufactured.

Design For Disassembly

A design process aimed at making products easier to disassemble at the end of their life cycle, facilitating recycling or disposal.