Abstract:Additive manufacturing (AM) can lead to innovative solutions in traditional supply chain networks (TSCN), which contains very complicated and -hard to manage-chains. With 3D printing technology, a design file can transform directly to a product, skipping many traditional manufacturing steps. Thus, this new application can affect all logistics and supply chain activities positively. The research problem of this paper is to search and assess supply chain changes associated with 3D printing technology adoption to… Show more
“…To date, simulation of 3DP-based dental departments has not been considered in the literature, and this research can open a vision to the analysis of this section. It should be noted that this study is close to the study of Ozceylan et al [49] who investigated the effect of AM on the orthopedic insoles supply chain with a simulation approach. The concept presented in that article, along with new innovations and more details, is examined here to survey the impact of 3DP in the new industry.…”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 63%
“…For example, Amazon, as one of the largest online stores in the world, has installed 3D printers in delivery trucks. Thus customer orders are printed on the trucks until they reach their destinations [15]. Simultaneously with the change of production policy, it is possible for supply chains to customize products according to customer demand, which means that each customer can request a specific product with the desired features and characteristics [16].…”
Three-dimensional printing (3DP) is an evolutionary solution for making customize items for all sectors, but it has become more prominent in the healthcare sector. In this field, some solutions have to be adapted to patients. This is especially true for dentistry, where all the patients have their own unique mouth and tooth structure. It is now possible to provide an accurate model of the patient's mouth and teeth with solutions that are perfectly compatible with them, leading to the provision of a dental service with a high success rate. Even if there is a problem, it is enough to change the three-dimensional design. Therefore, it is a time-saving method, too. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of 3DP in dentistry and to identify the processes and procedures resulting from the use of this technology. To do so, with the help of a case study, a 3DP-based dental clinic that provides implant, orthodontics, restoration and dentures services is simulated in Arena software. The current state of the system is assessed by defining appropriate evaluation criteria including net profit, utilization, waiting time, patients makespan and laboratory makespan. The simulation model is then developed with innovations such as adding an inventory control policy, creating rest time for resources and controlling the policy of sending products from laboratory to the clinic. After an extensive sensitivity analysis, improving the performance of the system is on the agenda of this paper by examining various scenarios. Results show that scenarios such as reducing some resources of the system or considering rest time in exchange for increasing the duration of the work shift can have a significant impact on clinic performance.
“…To date, simulation of 3DP-based dental departments has not been considered in the literature, and this research can open a vision to the analysis of this section. It should be noted that this study is close to the study of Ozceylan et al [49] who investigated the effect of AM on the orthopedic insoles supply chain with a simulation approach. The concept presented in that article, along with new innovations and more details, is examined here to survey the impact of 3DP in the new industry.…”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 63%
“…For example, Amazon, as one of the largest online stores in the world, has installed 3D printers in delivery trucks. Thus customer orders are printed on the trucks until they reach their destinations [15]. Simultaneously with the change of production policy, it is possible for supply chains to customize products according to customer demand, which means that each customer can request a specific product with the desired features and characteristics [16].…”
Three-dimensional printing (3DP) is an evolutionary solution for making customize items for all sectors, but it has become more prominent in the healthcare sector. In this field, some solutions have to be adapted to patients. This is especially true for dentistry, where all the patients have their own unique mouth and tooth structure. It is now possible to provide an accurate model of the patient's mouth and teeth with solutions that are perfectly compatible with them, leading to the provision of a dental service with a high success rate. Even if there is a problem, it is enough to change the three-dimensional design. Therefore, it is a time-saving method, too. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of 3DP in dentistry and to identify the processes and procedures resulting from the use of this technology. To do so, with the help of a case study, a 3DP-based dental clinic that provides implant, orthodontics, restoration and dentures services is simulated in Arena software. The current state of the system is assessed by defining appropriate evaluation criteria including net profit, utilization, waiting time, patients makespan and laboratory makespan. The simulation model is then developed with innovations such as adding an inventory control policy, creating rest time for resources and controlling the policy of sending products from laboratory to the clinic. After an extensive sensitivity analysis, improving the performance of the system is on the agenda of this paper by examining various scenarios. Results show that scenarios such as reducing some resources of the system or considering rest time in exchange for increasing the duration of the work shift can have a significant impact on clinic performance.
“…In accordance with academic studies [ 31 , 32 ], AM has potential to have remarkable impact on the production and distribution of products which reduces the complexity of the supply chain. The major advanatage of AM lies in the consolidation of the components into a single product consequenlty decrases the number of assembly and pre-assembly steps in the manufacturing.…”
Section: Importance and Benefits Of 3d Printingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… Fig. 9 How AM shortens the supply chain involved between design to final product to end user [ 32 ]. …”
Section: Importance and Benefits Of 3d Printingmentioning
Highlights
In this article, we present an extensive review on the utilization of 3D printing technology in the days of pandamic.
We observe that 3D printing together with smart CAD design show promise to overcome the disruption caused by the lockdown of classical manufacturing units specially for medical and testing equipment, and protective gears.
We observe that there are several short communications, commentaries, correspondences, editorials and mini reviews compiled and published; however, a systematic state-of-the-art review is required to identify the significance of 3D printing, design for additive manufacturing (AM), and digital supply chain for handling emergency situations and in the post-COVID era.
We present a review of various benefits of 3DP particularly in emergency situations such as a pandemic. Furthermore, some relevant iterative design and 3DP case studies are discussed systematically.
Finally, this article highlights the areas that can help to control the emergency situation such as a pandemic, and critically discusses the research gaps that need further research in order to exploit the full potential of 3DP in pandemic and post-pandemic future era.
“…Nanotechnology MTT: nanochips RFID labels for tracking [694,695] LAFM: Nano-based coatings to handle biofouling and corrosion, Nano-based materials for the enhancement of strength of marine vehicles, efficient and durable nano-based tires for trucks [54] Preprints (www.preprints.org) | NOT PEER-REVIEWED COP: Innovation in order fulfilment with human-robot collaboration [596] 11. Simulation DRO: evaluation and assessment of road transport [704] FPR: analysis of supply chain activities, supply chain management optimization and logistics cost control, design and implementation of reverse logistics networks, planning and monitoring of fourth party logistic (4PL) process, [598,[705][706][707][708][709][710][711] DD: define an optimal distribution cost for products shipped to wholesale customers [712,713] WCOA: flow-oriented models of inventory control systems [714] 12. Synthetic Biology DD: biofuels for trucks and ships vessel [715,716] MTT: biosensors, biosafety, biosecurity [717,718] WCOA Figure 12.…”
Section: Convergence Of Disruptive Technologies In Logisticsmentioning
Very well into the dawn of the fourth industrial revolution (industry 4.0), we hardly distinguish between what is artificial and what is natural (e.g. man-made virus and natural virus). Thus, the level of discombobulation among people, companies or countries is indeed unprecedented. The fact that industry 4.0 is explosively disrupting or retrofitting each and every industrial sector, makes industry 4.0 the famous buzzword amongst researchers today. However, the insight of industry 4.0 disruption in the industrial sectors remains ill-defined in both academic and non-academic literature. The present study aimed at identifying industry 4.0 neologisms, understanding the industry 4.0 disruption and illustrating the disruptive technologies convergence in the major industrial sectors. A total of 99 neologisms of industry 4.0 were identified. Industry 4.0 disruption in Education industry (Education 4.0), Energy industry (Energy 4.0), Agriculture industry (Agriculture 4.0), Healthcare industry (Healthcare 4.0), and Logistics industry (Logistics 4.0) are described. The convergence of 12 disruptive technologies including 3D printing, Artificial intelligence, Augmented reality, Big Data, Blockchain, Cloud computing, Drones, Internet of things, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Simulation and Synthetic biology in agriculture, healthcare and logistics industries are illustrated.
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