Additive Manufacturing and Sustainability: The Mediating Role of Supply Chain
摘要
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is one of the innovative technology under Industry 4.0 umbrella, which has captured the interest of academia and industry due to its exponential growth. Successful implementation of AM will enable change in Business models. However, theoretical development in the field of AM with regard to its impact on supply chain management is rare. Further, the main goal is to identify the benefits of AM technologies over conventional manufacturing and their impact on business models. Particularly, this study provides quick access to key arguments about AM impact on the supply chain and conceptual model to enhance sustainability by mediating the role of the supply chain.