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Extending is a term describing the sub-strategy to extend the lifespan of the product at the user.

Use Cases

• Software updates to consumer electronics (smart phones, automotive software updates)
• Modular design (Design for Repair)
• Fairphone (modularity)
• Historic: Shoe sole replacement

Extending is a subclass of Circular Economics.

Hierarchy

ID	Name	Level	x
CE	Circular Economics	2	CE
CE1	Extending	3	CE1

Process(es)

ID	Name	Level	x
D4	Deliver Returns	2	D4

Term(s)

ID	Name	Clear	x
MRO	Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul		MRO

Extending Loop Circular Economics 51 3 Circular, Economics, Extending, Lifespan, Logistics, Supply Chain The sub-strategy to extend the lifespan of the product at the user