The last comprehensive literature study on design for remanufacturing (DfRem) was condiucted in 2011. With the rapid advance in DfRem, it is need of the hour to synthesize the available literature and present an updated review of DfRem using a more systematic approach. The key cntribution of this paper include the development of a research framework for DfRem which captures conceptual and methodological advances, as well as advancing implications for managers.