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Access Type
WSU Access
Date of Award
January 2023
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Department
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
First Advisor
Ratna Babu Chinnam
Abstract
This Dissertation proposes a framework to determine the business conditions under which an automotive past model service parts supply chain could be reconfigured to comprise decentralized additive manufacturing (AM) facilities instead of one traditional manufacturing facility. The framework serves as a general guide to automotive suppliers who are looking to launch a pilot program for such an endeavor. The selection of an exemplary part and the evaluation of stakeholder priorities are essential in determining the appropriate number and locations of these AM facilities, and this network design is likely to be different for different suppliers. The potential benefits of this new supply chain design include improved lead times and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, while risk is minimized because each facility can supply multiple customers across different products. The framework is designed to be used iteratively, as AM technology evolves, and more automotive service parts are able to be manufactured using these new technologies.
Recommended Citation
Pallisco, Aldo, "Additive Manufacturing In The Automotive Industry: Framework For Product & Service Life-Cycle Management" (2023). Wayne State University Dissertations. 3840.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/3840