BUILD A RESILIENT
Supply Chain
Strengthening North Carolina Manufacturing. Building America’s Supply Chain.
Today’s manufacturers face increasing pressure to build resilient, reliable and domestic supply chains. Whether you’re looking to replace overseas suppliers, source components closer to home or expand your customer base, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) provides the connections and expertise to help.
As the administrator of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP), IES leads North Carolina’s Supply Chain Optimization and Supplier Matching Program, helping manufacturers identify qualified suppliers, strengthen the Defense Industrial Base, support reshoring and onshoring initiatives and build stronger Made-in-America supply chains.
Our goal is simple: connect manufacturers with manufacturers.
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Submit Supply Chain Request.
After you submit a request, our team:
There is no cost for North Carolina manufacturers to use this service.
Supplier Matching Benefits
Need a Supplier?
Complete a Supply Chain Request Form, and our team will begin researching potential supplier matches.
Questions?
Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.
Step 1: Register your company on ManufacturedNC.com.
Registering increases your visibility to manufacturers seeking suppliers throughout North Carolina and across the United States.
When your capabilities match an incoming supplier request, our Supply Chain Team will contact you with the opportunity.
Step 2: Browse active sourcing opportunities.
Registration is free for North Carolina manufacturers.
Looking for new customers?
Register your company on ManufacturedNC.com and visit our Supplier Scouting Opportunities page.
Questions?
Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.
Finding the right supplier can be time-consuming and challenging. Our dedicated supply chain specialists make the process easier by researching and identifying qualified manufacturers that meet your requirements. Submit a Supplier Matching Request Form.
Looking for new customers? Registering your company on ManufacturedNC.com increases your visibility to manufacturers seeking suppliers throughout North Carolina and across the United States. View Supply Chain Opportunities.
A strong supply chain goes beyond sourcing suppliers. Our supply chain experts assess and optimize your supply chain to identify risks, diversify suppliers, improve agility and responsiveness, reduce disruptions, and strengthen long-term resilience. Complete our Supply Chain Assessment.
Industry Extension Services is part of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the U.S. Department of Commerce.
A resilient domestic supply chain is critical to America’s economic and national security. Industry Extension Services actively supports the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by helping manufacturers identify domestic suppliers capable of supporting defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and other critical industries. Learn more about the North Carolina Maritime Manufacturing Initiative (NCMMI).
