Velo3D, Inc. announced that James Shih joined the company as Vice President of Supply Chain Management. 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—to help ensure the company can meet the growing demand for its end-to-end metal additive manufacturing solutions. In his new role, Shih will focus on directing, planning, and advocating all aspects of Velo3D's supply chain, including strategies, objectives, policies, and other initiatives.

He will be responsible for ensuring healthy inventories across the company's multiple 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. Prior to joining Velo3D, Shih was a director of supply chain management at Bloom Energy, a company focused on making clean, reliable, and affordable energy.

He also worked at Logitech's and Foxconn's production facilities in supply-chain, program management and business development-related roles.