Circular Economy in the Automobile Sector: A Comprehensive Analysis of End-Of-Life Vehicle Recycling Through Tata Motors re.wi.re Initiative in Guwahati, Assam

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10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_38How to use a DOI?

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Circular Economy; End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV); Operational Efficiency; Process Effectiveness; Recycling Process Efficiency; Tata Motors: Re.Wi.Re

Abstract

This study explores the implementation of Circular Economy (CE) principles within India’s automobile sector through the formal recycling of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs). Focusing on Tata Motors’ Re.Wi.Re (Recycle with Respect) facility in Guwahati, Assam, the first structured scrappage unit in Northeast India the research examines the transition from informal dismantling to regulated, sustainable, and resource-efficient recycling under the Vehicle Scrappage Policy (2022). A quantitative approach was adopted using a structured Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 44 employees, supplemented with secondary data from Tata Motors’ Annual Sustainability Reports (2019–2024). Statistical analysis using SPSS and Excel employed non-parametric methods due to non-normal data (p < 0.001), ensuring reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.927). Results revealed that all eight internal factors significantly influenced performance, with Task Completion Time and Workflow Coordination most affecting Operational Efficiency, while SOP Compliance and Rework Frequency strongly impacted Process Effectiveness. Role-based variations were also evident through ANOVA and Chi-Square tests. The study confirmed that structured task planning, communication, and adherence to SOPs enhance recycling outcomes. Recommendations include improving SOP training, introducing digital tracking of dismantled parts, optimizing task allocation, promoting public awareness, and aligning regional operations with national benchmarks. An empirical model was developed to quantify Recycling Process Efficiency (RPE) as a function of Operational Efficiency (OE) and Process Effectiveness (PE). The findings establish Re.Wi.Re as a replicable model for structured ELV recycling and underscore the potential of internal operational strategies to advance India’s circular economy framework.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Arpee Saikia
AU  - Mamoni Begum
AU  - Diganta Munshi
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/31
TI  - Circular Economy in the Automobile Sector: A Comprehensive Analysis of End-Of-Life Vehicle Recycling Through Tata Motors re.wi.re Initiative in Guwahati, Assam
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Systems and Social Management (ICSSSM-2 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 655
EP  - 676
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_38
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_38
ID  - Saikia2025
ER  -