John Deere Reman: Analyzing Core Acquisition and Remanufacturing

This case study analyzes John Deere Reman, a company specializing in equipment remanufacturing. The assignment addresses challenges in acquiring cores, a critical component of the remanufacturing process. The analysis explores difficulties like competition and damaged cores, proposing solutions such as customer incentives and awareness campaigns. It assesses the remanufacturing business's importance to John Deere, presenting revenue figures and discussing the decision-making process behind what to remanufacture, including research and development, market feedback, and program management. The document also includes a discussion of the supply chain and opportunities for business model improvement, integration with corporate functions, and recommendations for the factory manager.