Courses – Fakultet tehničkih nauka u Novom Sadu

Subject: End-of-Life Product Management (17.IM1119)

Native organizations units: Chair of Production Systems, Organization and Management

Type of studies	Title
Undergraduate Academic Studies	Industrial Engineering (Year: 4, Semester: Summer)

General information:

Category	Professional-applicative
Scientific or art field	Proizvodni i uslužni sistemi, organizacija i menadžment
ECTS	5

The objective of the course is to master the fundamental knowledge and skills related to the removal of products at the end of their life cycle in accordance with the approach of sustainable development and the renewal of natural resources. The course also aims to develop competencies for engineering analysis and the application of appropriate strategies for managing end-of-life products, and to find adequate solutions from technical, legal, and economic perspectives for issues related to the treatment and management of end-of-life products.

Upon completing the course and passing the exam, the student will be equipped to select the optimal strategy for the removal of products at the end of their life cycle. Additionally, the student will be able to choose the appropriate level of disassembly to be applied and determine how the separated materials will be treated and recycled in accordance with legal regulations. Knowledge of the legal acts related to the management of end-of-life products and the ability to provide recommendations in compliance with these regulations are essential skills acquired by the end of the course. These skills are necessary for managers of modern production systems to compete in both local and global markets. The graduate engineer in management will gain competencies in planning processes and systems for the treatment of end-of-life products from technical, environmental, and legal perspectives.

Introduction to the phases of the product life cycle. Methods for managing products, with a focus on loss of control, sources of problems, and opportunities for product globalization. The PLM paradigm and the importance of PLM for sustainable product management throughout the life cycle. Benefits of PLM. Complex and changing business environment. Geopolitical developments, revolutionary new technologies, new company structures. Market mentality, regulations and compliance, traceability, and standards. Environmental and sustainable development. Product ailments. The significance of PLM in the product life cycle. Development of a PLM vision and PLM strategy. Future states, product strategies, and recommendations for project managers. Development of the circular economy and legal regulations and laws of developed countries related to waste.

Oral presentations accompanied by slides on a video projector and relevant practical examples for the corresponding theoretical areas. Use of a blackboard and written materials for exercises, as well as computer-based exercises aimed at familiarizing students with specialized software tools in the subject area. Laboratory work and visits to modern business systems for the processing, treatment, and management of end-of-life products.

Authors	Title	Year	Publisher	Language
Jing Tao, Suiran Yu	Product Life Cycle Design for Sustainable Value Creation	2018	Elsevier	English
Jorg Niemann, Serge Tichkiewitch, Engelbert Westkamper	Design of Sustainable Product Life Cycle	2009	Springer	English
Antti Saaksvuori, Anselmi Immonen	Product Lifecycle Management	2013	Springer	English
Lambert, A.J.D., Gupta, S.M.	Disassembly modeling for assembly, maintenance, reuse, and recycling	2005	CRC Press, Boca Raton	English