The Impact of 3D Printing Technology on Supply Chain

3D printing technology has emerged as one of the most disruptive innovations to impact the logistics industry and the global supply chain. Some claim that the technology merely enhances some aspects of production process, while others argue that technology will revolutionize and replace existing man...

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Main Authors: Kubáč Lukáš, Kodym Oldřich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2017-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201713400027
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spelling doaj-8916bbb5c96a42149713d21765ce15252021-02-02T03:49:31ZengEDP SciencesMATEC Web of Conferences2261-236X2017-01-011340002710.1051/matecconf/201713400027matecconf_logi2017_00027The Impact of 3D Printing Technology on Supply ChainKubáč LukášKodym Oldřich3D printing technology has emerged as one of the most disruptive innovations to impact the logistics industry and the global supply chain. Some claim that the technology merely enhances some aspects of production process, while others argue that technology will revolutionize and replace existing manufacturing technologies. Whether revolutionary or evolutionary, 3D printing technology is recognized as an important trend that will significantly impact supply chains. The objective of this article is to explore basic issues related to 3D printing technology and possibilities for altering manufacturing and supply chain.https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201713400027
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description 3D printing technology has emerged as one of the most disruptive innovations to impact the logistics industry and the global supply chain. Some claim that the technology merely enhances some aspects of production process, while others argue that technology will revolutionize and replace existing manufacturing technologies. Whether revolutionary or evolutionary, 3D printing technology is recognized as an important trend that will significantly impact supply chains. The objective of this article is to explore basic issues related to 3D printing technology and possibilities for altering manufacturing and supply chain.
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