1.6.1. Mass Customization

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is additive manufacturing?

   Hint

   Think about how 3D printing works.

2. 2.

   What is rapid prototyping used for?

   Hint

   Consider product development phases.

3. 3.

   What is the primary benefit of rapid prototyping?

   • Increased tooling costs
   • Faster iterations
   • More complex designs

   Hint

   What happens when you can create models quickly?

4. 4.

   True or False: Mass customization only applies to consumer products.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of other industries that might benefit.

5. 5.

   Design a product that leverages mass customization. Describe how it could be used in the healthcare sector.

   Hint

   Consider how each person's needs can change.

6. 6.

   Critique the impact of decentralized production on global supply chains. What are the potential risks and benefits?

   Hint

   Think of how supply chains work in a global market.