Supply Chain Coordination via Additive Manufacturing

The impact of 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, on a supply chain, consisting of a manufacturer and retailer, that utilizes a wholesale-price contract and serves stochastic customer demand has been studied in this paper. 3D printing is an evolutionary manufacturing technology which is attracting many firms and governments. Its impact, however, on supply chains remains unexplored. A 3D printer can be purchased by either the manufacturer or,...