Towards a more Circular Economy
Remanufacturing is Valeo’s key solution to promote a more circular economy.
Remanufacturing is an alternative to new manufacturing that helps preserve resources. By reusing materials, it reduces the need for new resource extraction and minimizes industrial waste.
Core return plays a vital part of the remanufacturing supply chain. It involves the collection, sorting, remanufacturing, and redistribution of used parts giving them a second life.
Returning Core in Four Simple Steps
To make the core return process as efficient as possible for distributors, Valeo has developed a streamlined system, designed to be simple, flexible, and user-friendly.
In four simple steps:
- Cores being returned should meet Valeo’s specified conditions by referring to the core acceptance criteria documentation.
- The return form should be filled in and emailed to a Valeo Customer Service representative.
- Pallets should be prepared to be picked up within 3 days by a Valeo designated carrier.
- A sorting report and corresponding credit note will typically be received within 4 weeks of collection.
Why Choose Valeo for Core Collection?
Valeo’s process offers clear advantages. It’s FLEXIBLE, with pallet pickups scheduled according to the needs of the customer. It’s FREE, transport costs are fully covered by Valeo (if minimum quantities are met). OPTIMIZED STORAGE is ensured, with returns accepted from just 15 units.
What’s more, Valeo has implemented several improvements to enhance efficiency:
- Clear return guidelines have been shared with garages and distributors to help them easily identify suitable cores before returning them.
- Regional platforms have been established by Valeo to reduce travel distances, cutting logistics costs and carbon emissions.
- Since January 2024, Valeo has shortened turnaround time, issuing credit notes and sorting reports within 4 weeks instead of 5 weeks.
Driving a Virtuous Circle
By continuously improving our core return process, Valeo ensures that remanufacturing remains an accessible, cost-effective solution for our customers and the automotive industry as a whole.
From simplified returns and local logistics to fast processing and flexible service, every aspect is designed with customers in mind to make their experience as smooth as possible.
Remanufacturing is one of Valeo's key circular economy initiatives for the aftermarket, and is part of the 'I Care for the Planet' program—Valeo’s commitment to progressively reducing the environmental impact of the automotive aftermarket.
