A system and method for assessing remanufacturability of one or more items in an apparatus includes assessing a plurality of remanufacturing options for an item based on a determination of the overall condition for the item, a determination on whether the item satisfies operation specifications, and...http://www.google.de/patents/US7467073?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7467073 - Method and system for assessing remanufacturability of an apparatus