Reducing procurement and inventory costs

A short article about 3D printing with massive implications.

On the positive, costs are significantly reduced and inventory can be massively reduced as parts can be "manufactured" to order.

What about airworthiness? Genuine tested parts?

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/jan/06/fighter-jet-flies-with-3d-printed-parts

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