On-Demand Manufacturing: A New Direction for Marine & Energy Parts Sourcing

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For decades, global supply chains operated with predictable lead times and stable delivery expectations. End users ordered parts from OEMs, who built and delivered them within an agreed timeframe.

Over the past decade, marked by COVID-19 disruption and rising geopolitical tension, the fragility of traditional supply chains has been exposed. Under increasing pressure from end users, OEMs are now being forced to consider alternative production models.

In the maritime and energy sectors assets are built to last, with many now exceeding 20 years of age. Continuing safe and efficient operation often relies on the availability of legacy parts which may be difficult to source as OEMs discontinue production in favour of newer components.

Go to this link to read the full article published by The Maritime Executive https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/on-demand-manufacturing-a-new-direction-for-marine-energy-parts-sourcing