Pirate or Privateer? Using Additive Manufacture to Resolve Supply ChainChallenges

Len Pannett, Consultant at DiManEx BV, is all set to share his insights on how additive manufacturing (AM) can be a powerful solution to modern supply chain challenges. Drawing from his extensive experience in operational transformation, he will explore whether organizations are navigating disruptive changes as “pirates” reacting in crisis, or “privateers” with a strategic approach. 

He will share his views on how modern supply chains are constantly challenged to balance cost, resilience, and sustainability—often compromising one to prioritize another. With the rise of digital manufacturing, particularly additive manufacturing (3D printing), businesses can now reduce costs while boosting both agility and environmental performance. This transformative shift enables the move toward digital inventories and agile make-to-order models. Through real-world examples, he will illustrate how additive manufacturing can solve critical supply chain issues and outline actionable steps for organizations to begin this journey toward smarter, more resilient operations.