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Keywords

Spare parts--Technological innovations; Business logistics;

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of using Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, to produce spare parts within the supply chain of an appliance manufacturing company.

This research is based on an analysis of the operation of a spare parts business of an appliance manufacturing company. This research study used real data to investigate the feasibility of using 3D printing to reduce complexity in the spare parts division in terms of supplier rationalization, inventory reduction, and total cost of ownership. The research method used two scenarios: one where manufacturing spare parts traditionally was the baseline model and the other where 3D printing was as an alternative manufacturing method. Total cost of ownership and number of suppliers was compared between the two methods, and the results were reported. The results may help appliance manufacturing companies decide if 3D printing is a feasible, alternative production method for spare parts in terms of total cost of ownership and supplier rationalization.

Year of Submission

2020

Degree Name

Doctor of Industrial Technology

Department

Department of Technology

First Advisor

Ali Kashef, Chair

Second Advisor

Julie Zhe Zhang, Co-Chair

Date Original

2020

Object Description

1 PDF file (viii, 105 pages)

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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