Repairability is the degree to which a product can be diagnosed, opened, serviced and restored.
What it means in a workplace context
Replaceable castors, lifts, arm pads, controls and upholstery can extend furniture life when parts and expertise exist.
Why it matters
It reduces the chance that one failed component causes complete replacement.
Questions to ask
- What decision or requirement does Repairability support?
- Which evidence or record is required?
- Who owns the information and keeps it current?
- How does it affect furniture selection, service or future change?
Applying the concept
When Repairability is used in a circularity objective, connect it to a physical product, a lifecycle event, evidence and an accountable owner. Avoid using the term as a broad claim without an operational route.
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Using the term in procurement
When Repairability appears in a procurement document, explain what suppliers must provide and how the response will affect evaluation. Avoid requesting evidence that is not used in the award decision, and distinguish mandatory requirements from preferred information.
After delivery, verify that promised documents, services or product information were supplied. A controlled handover and clear ownership make the term operational instead of leaving it as wording in the original quotation.
