Tag Capacity

Paradigm Shift, Supply Chain Models

3D printing helps in managing capacity ramp up

3D printing is a useful tool to manage capacity ramp up. Companies build up capacity to meet product demand. Managing the capacity is an art form. Most companies build up capacity with the expectation of using it in full. Yet, market…

Len Pannett
20/09/2016

Supply Chain Impact

How 3D Printing stands to disrupt capacity, sourcing and pricing

Should manufacturers and distributors be concerned about the introduction of three-dimensional (3D) printing in the industrial business-to-business (B2B) space? Perhaps not concerned, but mindful as to how the technology stands to disrupt traditional manufacturing and distribution business models. This includes…

Len Pannett
04/01/2016