When the Supply Chain Begins to Falter

Why Crises Can Help to Break New Ground: Distributed Production with 3D Printing in a Digital World
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Often focused on sourcing from distant locations to minimize unit costs, the industrial manufacturing sector has, in many cases, built supply chains designed around globalization—paths that can expose it to significant risks. These risks can come in various forms, such as an invisible threat like a virus, a climate-related disaster, or local instability and other serious disruptions. The more companies rely on global supply chains, the more vulnerable they become to these potential impacts.

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