Direct Digital Manufacturing
Who would have guessed forty years ago that the internet would be as important as it is today. Direct digital manufacturing could be able to run through the same story of success. The purpose of this essay is to identify in which way direct digital manufacturing (DDM) changes the demand of logistics services and in what extent new markets for logisticians will develop. The paper will start by briefly explaining direct digital manufacturing. Implications and prospects for logistics companies will be discussed on the followings. With the help of these facts it can be shown how logistics companies have to change their attitude to be successful in the future.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Direct Digital Manufacturing
- Implications and Prospects for Logistics Companies
- The Future of Logistics in the Age of DDM
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay analyzes the potential impact of Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM) on the logistics industry. It explores how DDM might change the nature and level of demand for logistics services and discusses the opportunities and challenges it presents for logistics companies. * The emergence of DDM and its potential to revolutionize manufacturing processes. * The impact of DDM on traditional logistics services, such as transportation and warehousing. * The development of new market opportunities for logistics companies in the context of DDM. * The potential benefits and drawbacks of DDM for both consumers and the logistics industry.Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The essay begins by introducing the concept of Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM), also known as rapid manufacturing or fabbing, and explains how it works using 3D printers. The author highlights the historical development of DDM and its potential to produce final products, not just prototypes. The essay then explores the implications of DDM for traditional logistics services. The author argues that DDM could potentially eliminate the need for many traditional logistics activities, such as transportation, warehousing, and just-in-time delivery. This is because DDM allows for on-demand production at the point of consumption. The essay concludes by discussing the potential future of logistics in the age of DDM. The author suggests that logistics companies will need to adapt and develop new services to remain competitive, such as raw material supply, 3D printer installation and support, and data management for product designs.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key topics and concepts explored in this essay include: Direct Digital Manufacturing, 3D printing, rapid manufacturing, logistics, supply chain management, transportation, warehousing, on-demand production, manufacturing postponement, data management, and competitive advantage.
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- MSc International Business Management with Logistics Thomas Bauer (Author), 2011, How is Direct Digital Manufacturing likely to affect the nature and level of demand for logistics services?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/205710
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