Square One Supply Chain Podcast

34: 3D printing's impacts on supply chains

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In this episode, we discuss the positive benefits of 3D printing to supply chains including landed cost, last mile delivery and prototyping. We look at the overcapacity issue happening with ocean containers and the first ships through the expanded Panama Canal. Also, will Reg be the only person watching the live stream of the first ship? Finally, we look at the NHL and NBA finals.    Featured article: State of ocean container supply chain: Part 1 State of ocean container supply chain: Part 2 http://www.supplychain247.com/article/state_of_ocean_container_supply_chain_part_i http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/state_of_ocean_container_supply_chain_part_ii   We discuss: What's causing the decline in profits? Why is there an overcapacity issue? Does the Panama Canal contribute to this issue? Panama Canal live stream http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/webcams-works.html        Featured topic: 3D printing and supply chain http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/4-w