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AuthorMecheter, Asma
AuthorPokharel, Shaligram
AuthorTarlochan, Faris
Available date2022-11-25T16:52:35Z
Publication Date2022
Publication NameApplied Sciences (Switzerland)
ResourceScopus
Resource2-s2.0-85129293783
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app12094160
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/36674
AbstractAdditive manufacturing (AM) is gaining interest among researchers and practitioners in the field of manufacturing. One major potential area of AM application is the manufacturing of spare parts, which affects the availability of the operation and supply chain. The data show that the application and adoption of AM has contributed to a reduction in lead times and inventory, which also contributes to a reduction in holding costs. This paper provides a review of recent work on the application of AM technology specifically for spare parts. The review shows that there are supply chain opportunities and challenges to the adoption of AM in spare parts within various application sectors. Our research reviews both the quantitative and qualitative models used for analysis to meet the emerging needs of the industry. The review also shows that the development of technology and its application is still emerging; therefore, there will be further opportunities to develop better spare parts supply chains to support AM applications. This paper concludes with future research directions. 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
SponsorAcknowledgments: This study was made possible by the Qatar University grant# M?QJRC?2020?6. The APC was made possible through student grant #QUST?1?CENG?2022?302. The findings of this study are solely the responsibility of the authors.
Languageen
PublisherMDPI
Subject3D printing
additive manufacturing
spare parts
supply chain
systematic review
TitleAdditive Manufacturing Technology for Spare Parts Application: A Systematic Review on Supply Chain Management
TypeArticle Review
Issue Number9
Volume Number12
dc.accessType Open Access


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