The OM in Action box "From Assembly Lines to Green Disassembly Lines" describes one
automaker's car design philosophy to facilitate the disassembly, recycling, and reuse of its
autos that have reached their end-of-life.
Regulations and Industry Standards
Government, industry standards, and company policies are all important factors in operational
decisions. Failure to recognize these constraints can be costly. Over the last 100 years,
we have seen development of regulations, standards, and policies to guide managers in product design, manufacturing/assembly, and disassembly/disposal.