Executive Summary

In our weekly Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss how technology is transforming the various stages of the retail supply chain, including product design, demand forecasting, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, last-mile delivery and sales.

This report discusses 3D design, a technology used extensively in supply chains for the fashion and furniture industries.

• The visualization and 3D rendering software market is expected to grow from $1 billion in 2018 to $3.7 billion by 2026, according to market intelligence company Reports and Data.
• With consumers demanding quicker turnaround of products with new designs, 3D technology can speed the design and sampling processes.
• 3D design can help the fashion and furniture industries by increasing speed to market, offering customers the option to design on-demand and streamlining communication.