Are 3D printing and digital manufacturing the answer to a more flexible supply chain, reports GreenBiz.

Proponents of 3D printing technology and digital manufacturing solutions have been seeking their breakthrough moment for years. It took mere weeks to showcase their potential as enablers of flexible supply chains — capable of decentralizing worldwide production and responding to violent, unforeseen disruption.

According to Benzinga, HashCash is joining with pharma companies to bring blockchain technology to the medical supply chain. 

HashCash Consultants is planning to join hands with pharma companies and medical goods manufacturers to streamline their medical supply chain through blockchain technology. 

Automotive manufacturers eager to restart production need to support their supply chain partners in order for the restart to go well, reports Global Manufacturing.

Vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 and 2 component manufacturers should avoid severing relationships with businesses further down their supply chains and look for ways to support them on the way to recovery. Doing so could give them a competitive advantage as the pandemic starts to subside.