Struggling to find reliable domestic suppliers? There’s a better way.

Finding the right supplier is crucial for reducing risk, ensuring product quality, and building a resilient business—especially in the face of fluctuating global trade policies. This webinar introduces a powerful tool: the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s supplier program.
 
Learn how to connect with vetted domestic suppliers who can help you streamline your operations, drive growth, and build a more resilient supply chain. Discover the types of opportunities available and how to access our supplier sourcing and matching services.

Who Should Attend:

• Manufacturers with extended lead times and increased frustration with their current supply chain
• Manufacturers with excess capacity seeking new business opportunities

Key Takeaways:

• Learn what resources are available in NC
• Find out how you can tap into a network of suppliers in NC
• Submit a Supplier Request form to find new sources ncstateies.com/supplyrequest
• Register on ManufacturedNC.com to expand visibility
• Visit ncstateies.com/opportunities to view open business opportunities

Presenter

KeAnne Hoeg
Director of Data Management Systems, Supplier Matching and Reporting, NC State University Industry Extension Services
Email: keanne_hoeg@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.368.7387

KeAnne Hoeg is the director of data management systems, supplier matching and reporting at NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES). She describes her job as “playing with data.” Her data and reporting group manage required reporting to stakeholders and several internal applications, including the Salesforce CRM system, reporting development, and data analysis and visualization. In addition to overseeing required stakeholder reporting and systems, KeAnne manages the Center’s supplier Matching program. Her supplier matching team oversees the Manufactured in North Carolina (MNC) online supplier matching database; works with manufacturers to assess their needs, identify possible matches and create and respond to opportunities in the national supplier matching program; and mapping key supply chains within North Carolina. KeAnne has worked at IES for 23 years; before moving into her current position, she worked as a web developer and social media manager in IT and marketing. KeAnne has a B.A. in English from Meredith College and an MSLS in library science from UNC-Chapel Hill.
 

 
Eric Taylor
Supply Chain Optimization Specialist, NC State University Industry Extension Services
Email: eric_taylor@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.513.4529

Eric Taylor is a Supply Chain Optimization Specialist with North Carolina State University Industry Expansion Solution (IES). Eric is retired from the U.S. Army, where he worked in the supply chain, operations and logistics for nearly 24 years. Eric supported operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He has dual associate degrees from Fayetteville Technical Community College in Operations Management and Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology. Eric has dual B.S. degrees from East Carolina University in Supply Chain Management and Marketing. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family doing new things.