3D printing blows up supply chain risk management

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Not literally, of course, that would be ridiculous; this long article on the implications of 3D printing from Supply & Demand Chain Executive argues that the take-up of the new technology fundamentally alters the role of risk management executives, given the possibility of reducing inventories, reducing product and supply chain complexity and shortening lead times. “It’s just a matter of time before 3D printing drives supply chain risk managers to either completely redefine what they do or find another career.” ...