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Exploring the industrial packaging of components for complex electrical products and its sustainability and circularity

Strömberg, Felix LU and Tirougnanassambandamourty, Tirouvassavy (2023) MTTM10 20231
Packaging Logistics
Abstract
This master’s thesis explores the sustainability and the circularity of industrial packaging of
components for complex electronic products. The research aims to gain insight into the structure
of the packaging system between the suppliers and the manufacturers (EMS) and evaluate its
circularity to identify the opportunities and challenges for future improvement.
The study examines the packaging for components used in two products. All components are
sourced from Asia and handled at the manufacturing and assembly unit (EMS). By analyzing the
used packaging materials recycling rates, it is determined that the packaging of product A and B
have recycling rates of 74% and 88% respectively. The research also utilizes environmental
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This master’s thesis explores the sustainability and the circularity of industrial packaging of
components for complex electronic products. The research aims to gain insight into the structure
of the packaging system between the suppliers and the manufacturers (EMS) and evaluate its
circularity to identify the opportunities and challenges for future improvement.
The study examines the packaging for components used in two products. All components are
sourced from Asia and handled at the manufacturing and assembly unit (EMS). By analyzing the
used packaging materials recycling rates, it is determined that the packaging of product A and B
have recycling rates of 74% and 88% respectively. The research also utilizes environmental
indicators including, the Cumulative Energy Demand (CED) and Carbon dioxide equivalence
(CO2-eq) to assess the environmental impact of different packaging materials. Together with a
sustainable packaging scorecard analysis the packaging materials to avoid or replace if possible
were identified to be bubble wrap, plastic covers and Styrofoam.
Challenges related to varying recycling conditions and lack of universal packaging language are
recognized, highlighting the need for improved communication and documentation in the supply
chain. Recommendations are provided to improve the accessibility and documentation of
packaging information, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions to improve the
sustainability and circularity. The study suggests a comprehensive life cycle assessment for high
accuracy and visibility.
In conclusion, the study provides valuable insights into the sustainability and circularity of the
industrial packaging for complex electronic products. The analysis of recycling rates,
environmental impact indicators, and challenges associated with circularity contributes to the
understanding of the packaging system in this case study. The findings provide guidance to
stakeholders to adopt more sustainable packaging approaches and contribute to the development
of a circular economy. (Less)
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Strömberg, Felix LU and Tirougnanassambandamourty, Tirouvassavy
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course
MTTM10 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
language
English
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9132200
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  abstract     = {{This master’s thesis explores the sustainability and the circularity of industrial packaging of
components for complex electronic products. The research aims to gain insight into the structure
of the packaging system between the suppliers and the manufacturers (EMS) and evaluate its
circularity to identify the opportunities and challenges for future improvement.
The study examines the packaging for components used in two products. All components are
sourced from Asia and handled at the manufacturing and assembly unit (EMS). By analyzing the
used packaging materials recycling rates, it is determined that the packaging of product A and B
have recycling rates of 74% and 88% respectively. The research also utilizes environmental
indicators including, the Cumulative Energy Demand (CED) and Carbon dioxide equivalence
(CO2-eq) to assess the environmental impact of different packaging materials. Together with a
sustainable packaging scorecard analysis the packaging materials to avoid or replace if possible
were identified to be bubble wrap, plastic covers and Styrofoam.
Challenges related to varying recycling conditions and lack of universal packaging language are
recognized, highlighting the need for improved communication and documentation in the supply
chain. Recommendations are provided to improve the accessibility and documentation of
packaging information, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions to improve the
sustainability and circularity. The study suggests a comprehensive life cycle assessment for high
accuracy and visibility.
In conclusion, the study provides valuable insights into the sustainability and circularity of the
industrial packaging for complex electronic products. The analysis of recycling rates,
environmental impact indicators, and challenges associated with circularity contributes to the
understanding of the packaging system in this case study. The findings provide guidance to
stakeholders to adopt more sustainable packaging approaches and contribute to the development
of a circular economy.}},
  author       = {{Strömberg, Felix and Tirougnanassambandamourty, Tirouvassavy}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Exploring the industrial packaging of components for complex electrical products and its sustainability and circularity}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}