Additive manufacturing technology driving supply chain innovations in small and medium-sized firms

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    Abstract

    Additive manufacturing (AM, 3Dprinting) means novel manufacturing technologies and the use of digital models to build up an object additively, making it fundamentally different from subtractive manufacturing. This novel manufacturing approach does not concern only technologies, but it also has implications on the firms’ supply chains. Supply chain innovations related to AM deserve further research, particularly among small and medium-sized firms (SMEs). This exploratory interview-based study reveals practical changes in supply chains and requirements for AM-driven supply chain innovations in SMEs. To be leveraged fully, AM needs complementary supply chain innovations in the business processes, technology and structure.
    Original languageEnglish
    Number of pages10
    Publication statusPublished - Jun 2018
    Publication typeNot Eligible
    EventEuropean Operations Management Association conference - Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
    Duration: 24 Jun 201827 Jun 2018
    Conference number: 25
    http://www.euroma2018.org/

    Conference

    ConferenceEuropean Operations Management Association conference
    Abbreviated titleEUROMA
    Country/TerritoryHungary
    CityBudapest
    Period24/06/1827/06/18
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