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Multi-Agent Framework for Distributed Leasing-Based Injection Mould Remanufacturing

Bo Xing, Wen-Jing Gao and Tshilidzi Marwala

CONTENTS

11.1  Introduction

11.2  Motivations

11.2.1  Leasing

11.2.1.1  Is Leasing ʹGreenerʹ than Selling?

11.2.1.2  Eco-Leasing

11.2.2  Remanufacturing

11.2.2.1  What Is Remanufacturing?

11.2.2.2  Why Remanufacturing?

11.2.2.3  Obstacles to Remanufacturing

11.2.2.4  Who Is Remanufacturing?

11.2.2.5  Case Study: Remanufacturing Strategy Embedded in Leasing Products

11.2.3  Role of Mould Leasing and Remanufacturing

11.2.3.1  Process Description of Leasing-Based Injection Mould Remanufacturing

11.3  Multi-Agent Framework for Leasing-Based Injection Mould Remanufacturing …

11.3.1  Multi-Agent System

11.3.2  Electronic ...