Trends Report

3D Printing Can Improve Supply Network Resilience And Sustainability

Judicious Use Of 3D Printing Reduces Supply Chain Costs And Improves Lifetime Value And Environmental Footprint

September 1st, 2022
George Lawrie, Vice President, Principal Analyst
George Lawrie Vice President, Principal Analyst
Paul Miller, Vice President, Principal Analyst
Paul Miller Vice President, Principal Analyst
With contributors:
Pascal Matzke , Hannah Jachim , Christian Prandi

Summary

3D printing has languished backstage, mostly restricted to making samples or replacement parts. But now business and technology leaders, with a new focus on sustainability and resilience, have found creative ways to spotlight 3D printing’s strengths in custom manufacturing. Read this research to determine the potential impact of 3D printing on your routes to market and traditional supply chains as they evolve into emerging supply networks serving customers that prize innovation and customer intimacy over lowest unit cost.

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