Rethinking Additive Manufacturing for Spare Parts Supply Chain Management
Bardia Naghshineh, Miguel Fragoso, Helena Carvalho
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.
Topics & Concepts
Spare partSupply chainContext (archaeology)BusinessSupply chain managementMaterials managementManufacturing engineering3D printingOperations managementProcess managementComputer scienceEngineeringMarketingMechanical engineeringBiologyPaleontologyAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesDigital Transformation in IndustryAdvanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization