3D printing can bring unexpected changes to the supply chain(2)

Make the supply chain more agile

While the traditional supply chain becomes more and more complicated, its responsiveness has rarely improved.3D printing shortens manufacturing cycle and reduces overseas transportation activities, eliminating the need for lead time.The printing time of a part that need depends on the complexity of the it, and it is in hours rather than weeks. With multiple machines you can easily increase production and meet your needs.The infinite flexibility and responsiveness of 3D printing can help companies gain a competitive advantage.

 

Make full use of unique product performance of 3D printer

3D-printing offers significant advantages for small-volume manufacturing – breaking the limits of geometry. Traditional production methods such as injection molding follow the principle of “manufacturing-oriented design”, which limits the shape of the product.But 3D printing can improve the structural performance, save materials, and shorten the design-to-manufacturing cycle.

 

Differentiating through on-demand production of parts

Like “Uber”and “Airbnb”in the fields of taxi and hotel,3D printing can continuously enhance the impact of consumers on the supply chain.

On-demand production of parts helps to create a higher level of finished product or “semi-finished product” (e.g garments with individualized printing accessories, custom-designed mobile phone cases, ergonomically designed for workers tool).

Compared with the traditional supply chain,the characteristic of on-demand production can guarantee the supply of products.

 

Increase customer satisfaction

In the manufacturing industry, competition among enterprises is often a competition between supply chains.Embedding 3D printing into the supply chain can improve customer satisfaction and loyalty while maintaining the best service standard.For company, through the improvement of the supply chain, it can achieve faster response time for customers and adaptability to meet diverse needs, thus providing users with a better consumer experience and making the company stand out in the fierce competition.

 

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