02029nas a2200217   4500008004100000022001400041245007400055210006900129260004200198300001000240490000600250520138300256653001601639653002701655653002601682653001401708653001701722100002001739700001601759856003601775       2015                        eng d  a1927-032100a3D Printing and Its Disruptive Impacts on Supply Chains of the Future0 a3D Printing and Its Disruptive Impacts on Supply Chains of the F  aOttawabTalent First Networkc11/2015  a20-250 v53 a3D printing technology has emerged as one of the most disruptive innovations to impact the global supply chain and logistics industry. The technology is impacting our personal and professional lives, with some claiming that the technology will revolutionize and replace existing manufacturing technologies, while others argue that the technology merely enhances some aspects of the production process. Whether evolutionary or revolutionary, 3D printing technology is recognized as a striking trend that will significantly impact supply chains. Although the expansion of 3D printing in the private consumer market is an interesting development in its own right, the biggest potential for disruption lies in industrial applications and how 3D printing will influence supply chains of the future. In this article, we examine the areas of the supply chain most likely to be disrupted by 3D printing technology and we identify the key questions that must be answered in a roadmap for future research and practice. While we seek answers to these questions, we suggest that managers should develop a flexible change management strategy to mitigate the effects of disruption to their future supply chains and take advantage of the resulting opportunities. Those that do nothing will be left wanting, because the influence of 3D printing technology on supply chains is expected to grow. 10a3D printing10aadditive manufacturing10adisruptive innovation10alogistics10asupply chain1 aMohr, Sebastian1 aKhan, Omera  uhttp://timreview.ca/article/942