Circular economy for flexicut spare parts : opportunities for Marel to implement circular economy for spare part supply for flexicut

Abstract

The manufacturing industry has over the last few decades been driven with products that have limited lifespan within the economy, utilizing raw material insufficiently and creating unwanted waste. With growing population on earth, we need to make sure that we utilize our raw materials effectively to ensure sustainable utilization.In this paper the objective is to identify how Marel can support sustainable development by implementing circular economy in their spare parts supply for the FlexiCut. When the transition from linear economy to circular economy has been proven for this small step the knowledge can be transferred to other product groups within Marel and have a circular economy for all spare parts supplies within the Marel group. The business model exists, the case studies exist and the role models are out there. There is a challenge to go through this transition but with defined short term wins, small steps, open communication and visibility for Marel staff and customers, this transition of spare part supply for the Flexicut as a Circular business model can be the role model for greater steps within the service department of Marel as a group.