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Rethinking Additive Manufacturing for Spare Parts Supply Chain Management

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Resumo: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.
Autores principais:Naghshineh, Bardia
Outros Autores:Fragoso, Miguel; Carvalho, Helena
Assunto:3D printing Additive manufacturing technology Spare parts Supply chain management General Engineering Strategy and Management Management of Technology and Innovation SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Ano:2023
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório Institucional da UNL
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Resumo: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.