How 3D printing is changing the way Nike approaches production and innovation
How 3D printing is enhancing the prototyping, innovation and production processes at Nike.
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Nike’s Stance on 3D Printing: Just Do It
Nike has dominated the global shoe and apparel market for decades. However, a period of revenue stagnation has led the brand to develop a new corporate initiative and strategy that will rely on investments in 3D printing.
Dear Adidas, you’ve mastered limited releases…what’s next?
Is 3D printing the new frontier for Adidas? Maybe…maybe not!
Sneakers on Demand
3D printing promises to allow sneaker manufacturers to print customized shoes at a moments notice. Now the race is on to see who can develop the technology the quickest.
Adidas Speedfactory: Disrupting The Sneaker Manufacturing Process
Adidas is leveraging futuristic automation and additive manufacturing to lead the pack in fast footwear
Globalization vs. Isolationism: Finding Nike’s New Competitive Advantage?
How do global brands thrive in an era of isolationism and protectionism? For Nike, the answer is lobbying, automation and reshoring.
Striding forward: Nike’s quest to reinvent its supply chain
Can Nike succeed in its mission to mass-produce customized shoes?
3D Printing and Robots…for your Running Shoes?
Anyone who has ordered the NikeID customized shoe has likely felt the pain of waiting up to 5 weeks to receive their order. What if Nike could mitigate this by reducing lead time to 10 days?
I Thought we were Teammates!
With famous brands like Nike and Adidas selling apparel directly to consumers, sporting goods retailers fight to stay relevant.
Nike: Will Investing in New Technologies Help Reverse its Recent Poor Performance?
Technology is causing tectonic shifts in the sneaker manufacturing industry. In a period of declining sales and earnings, Nike has to transform its supply chain to stay relevant.