Rethinking Additive Manufacturing for Spare Parts Supply Chain Management: Manufacturers and customers in the spare parts supply chain can use the questions developed in this study to assess the advantages and barriers of additive manufacturing.

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Abstract

Overview: Given the ongoing advancements in additive manufacturing (3D printing), many companies are considering using this digital technology for the supply of spare parts. This study identifies the advantages and barriers of additive manufacturing in the context of spare parts supply chain management. The case study examines the perspectives of a manufacturer and a customer of a spare parts supply chain. We present several questions that practitioners can use to (re)consider additive manufacturing for their companies.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)38-47
Number of pages10
JournalResearch Technology Management
Volume66
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • Additive manufacturing technology
  • Spare parts
  • Supply chain management

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