The impact of additive manufacturing in the aircraft spare parts supply chain: supply chain operation reference (scor) model based analysis

Liu, Peng; Huang, Samuel H.; Mokasdar, Abhiram; Zhou, Huan‐Xiang; Hou, Liang

doi:10.1080/09537287.2013.808835

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“…In addition, some research papers investigated the effects of 3D printing on supply chains such as; Liu et al [6] which explores the effects of additive manufacturing technology on the aircraft spare parts supply chain; Khajavi et al [7] which explores the additive manufacturing in spare parts supply chain lastly Janssen et al [8] which examines the supply chain of 3D printed orthopedic insoles. Researches presented that AM can be adopted to achieve agile supply chain [9] as well as In addition, some research papers investigated the effects of 3D printing on supply chains such as; Liu et al [6] which explores the effects of additive manufacturing technology on the aircraft spare parts Logistics 2018, 2, 1 3 of 20 supply chain; Khajavi et al [7] which explores the additive manufacturing in spare parts supply chain lastly Janssen et al [8] which examines the supply chain of 3D printed orthopedic insoles. Researches presented that AM can be adopted to achieve agile supply chain [9] as well as reduce the cost by up to 75 percent [10] for manufacturing companies.…”

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“…As can be seen, very well-known firms are integrating their supply chains with 3D printing technology and it seems to keep on increasing. In addition, some research papers investigated the effects of 3D printing on supply chains such as; Liu et al [6] which explores the effects of additive manufacturing technology on the aircraft spare parts supply chain; Khajavi et al [7] which explores the additive manufacturing in spare parts supply chain lastly Janssen et al [8] which examines the supply chain of 3D printed orthopedic insoles. Researches presented that AM can be adopted to achieve agile supply chain [9] as well as Nowadays, many firms integrate the 3D printing technology to their supply chains.…”

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Impacts of Additive Manufacturing on Supply Chain Flow: A Simulation Approach in Healthcare Industry

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Additive manufacturing (AM) can lead to innovative solutions in traditional supply chain networks (TSCN), which contains very complicated and -hard to manage-chains. With 3D printing technology, a design file can transform directly to a product, skipping many traditional manufacturing steps. Thus, this new application can affect all logistics and supply chain activities positively. The research problem of this paper is to search and assess supply chain changes associated with 3D printing technology adoption to identify the potential impact of AM. To do so, two different supply chain networks, which are TSCN and 3D printing supply chain network (3DPSCN) for healthcare industry are considered. A simulation model is developed to evaluate the potential impact of 3D printing improvements on the configuration of orthopedic insole supply chains. The main contribution of this paper is proposing a simulation model for a healthcare company to compare its 3DPSCN structure with its TSCN version. The results show the concrete benefits such as lead-time and number of customers that can be achieved by 3DPSCN compared to TSCN.

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Impacts of Additive Manufacturing on Supply Chain Flow: A Simulation Approach in Healthcare Industry

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“…With 3DP production can be started on a made-to-order basis [9]. This will reduce the amount of inventory stock up along a supply chain [10]. In other words, the excessive inventory stocking up due to uncertain demand along a supply chain, known as the famous Bullwhip Effect [11], should accordingly be reduced.…”

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Impact of 3d Printing Technology on Supply Chain in China

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The 3D Printing (3DP) industry has been receiving increased public attention. Many companies are seeking ways to develop new means of creating and disseminating 3DP content, in order to capture new business opportunities. To date, however, the true business opportunities of 3DP have not been completely uncovered. This research explores the challenges posed in the development and deployment of 3DP, and focuses on China which is still the main manufacturing hub in the world. By means of empirical semi-structured interviews with 3DP companies in China, the current application of 3DP technology in the industry and the associated challenges are investigated. Although many companies can see the benefits of 3DP, its potential has not been delivered as promised. Several areas have been identified that could be improved further. The interviews with 3DP companies are used to learn about the gap between the 3DP technology in depth, and 3DP industrial applications which can further improve the growth of the 3DP industry.

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“…In this special issue, the guest editors picked up two of them. First, Liu et al (2013) study the impact of additive manufacturing (AM) in the aircraft spare parts industry, with an emphasis on reducing the cost of holding safety inventory. Companies along the aircraft spare parts supply chain face significant challenges in providing fast repair and maintenance services whilst minimising costs.…”

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