Velo3D Appoints James Shih VP Supply Chain Management

Metal AM technology company Velo3D Inc. named James Shih as its vice president of supply chain management. The company says the new role will focus on building strong supply chains for Velo3D’s Sapphire Systems, including mechanical parts and electronics — as well as materials used in the printing process.

Shih will focus on directing, planning and advocating for all aspects of Velo3D’s supply chain. He will be responsible for ensuring healthy inventories across the company’s manufacturing locations and distribution centers. Shih will also work with customers to understand their needs, resolve problems and support Velo3D’s broader customer satisfaction effort.

“Companies are continuing to rethink how they set up their supply chain ecosystems to ensure they have contingency plans to secure necessary materials through multiple trusted suppliers,” says Benny Buller, Velo3D CEO and founder. “We’re fortunate to have James join us with 20 years of experience in the electronics, technology and energy sectors, as well as a history of working with suppliers around the world. By bringing him on to lead our supply chain efforts, we can poise ourselves for growth by building healthy, sustainable supply chains.”

Shih’s expertise includes strategic sourcing, price/cost analysis, quantifying value-added manufacturing and contract review. He has helped many companies avoid disruptions within their supply chain ecosystems and capture market share. Shih has also worked in large-scale manufacturing environments to maximize throughput and lower costs.

Prior to joining Velo3D, he was a director of supply chain management at Bloom Energy. He also worked at Logitech’s and Foxconn’s production facilities in supply chain, program management and business development-related roles.