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Printing [War]Toys: Military’s Use of 3-D Printing to Improve Supply Chain

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Alvaro Rodriguez

3-D Printing has the potential to significantly impact the military's supply chain: it can significantly reduce their costs, lead times, and inventory levels. Some even say that as the technology improves, it will disrupt the Military-Industrial complex.

Orbital Sciences: You probably shouldn’t outsource rocket science if you’re selling rockets

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Dr. Emmett Brown

Choosing to outsource part of your business is a strategic decision – but how much is too much outsourcing? From its beginning, Orbital Sciences has sought to combine its mastery of systems engineering with extreme “make vs. buy” decisions to remain competitive in the space industry.

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Printing [War]Toys: Military’s Use of 3-D Printing to Improve Supply Chain

Orbital Sciences: You probably shouldn’t outsource rocket science if you’re selling rockets