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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 0258-0543
- DOI
- 10.1108/SD-03-2017-0048
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe paper derives and provides empirical insights regarding how additive manufacturing (AM) technology affects the industry. This study reveals how the implementation of AM in the rapid manufacturing (RM) of products made of metal has boosted productivity. These findings also demonstrate an increasing competitiveness of the early adopter small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using RM.Practical implicationsThe paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Journal
Strategic Direction – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jun 12, 2017