The Impact of Additive Manufacturing on the Flexibility of a Manufacturing Supply Chain

There is an increasing need for supply chains that can rapidly respond to fluctuating demands and can provide customised products. This supply chain design requires the development of flexibility as a critical capability. To this end, firms are considering Additive Manufacturing (AM) as one strategi...

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Main Authors: Ageel Abdulaziz Alogla, Martin Baumers, Christopher Tuck, Waiel Elmadih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3707