34: 3D printing's impacts on supply chains

In this episode, we discuss the positive benefits of 3D printing to supply chains including landed cost, last mile delivery and prototyping. We look at the overcapacity issue happening with ocean containers and the first ships through the expanded Panama Canal. Also, will Reg be the only person watching the live stream of the first ship? Finally, we look at the NHL and NBA finals. Featured article: State of ocean container supply chain: Part 1 State of ocean container supply chain: Part 2 We discuss: What's causing the decline in profits? Why is there an overcapacity issue? Does the Panama Canal contribute to this issue? Panama Canal live stream Featured topic: 3D printing and supply chain We discuss the following questions: What is 3D printing? What are its impacts/benefits to supply chain? 3d printing in your house? Print your own products just need supplies How does 3D printing impact total landed cost? How long until it becomes a significant part of the supply chain? Featured resource: 3D printing and supply chains of the future Study done through the Proceedings of the Hamburg International Conference of Logistics Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us: Twitter @Calgaryregion Email: business@calgaryregion.ca Web: squareonesupplychain.ca

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34: 3D printing's impacts on supply chains is an episode from Square One Supply Chain Podcast.

This episode is 29:30 long.

This episode was published on Jun 8, 2016.

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