Your competitive edge depends on the strength of your supply chain. If you need support building a more resilient supply chain aligned with business growth, Arizona MEP can help. With a dedicated team of manufacturing experts and resources such as the Supplier Scouting program, Arizona MEP partners with manufacturers to turn supply chains into strategic assets.
Align Future Needs with the Right Suppliers
Supplier development should align with your growth objectives and include continuous evaluation based on key performance indicators (KPIs). Arizona MEP works with manufacturers to assess their entire supply chain, align teams and actions to strategic goals, and implement practical solutions that deliver measurable results.
Arizona MEP can help manufacturers:
- Align organizational activities and metrics while identifying constraints
- Identify and evaluate strategic alliance opportunities
- Develop communication plans and align suppliers to business goals
- Establish and deploy risk management practices
- Develop and implement total cost of ownership methodologies
Sustain, Evaluate, and Provide Long-Term Support
Supply chain optimization is an ongoing process. Regular evaluation of supplier performance, clear communication, and adjustments based on customer feedback, market conditions, and industry trends help manufacturers maintain resilience and support long-term growth.
Find New Suppliers Through Arizona Supplier Scouting
Arizona MEP leads the Supplier Scouting program in Arizona, a national initiative supported by NIST that strengthens U.S. manufacturing by connecting companies with new supplier opportunities. Participating manufacturers receive curated business opportunities from U.S. companies seeking new supplier relationships.
Learn more and sign up for Supplier Scouting here.
Build a Stronger Supply Chain with Arizona MEP
Arizona MEP supply chain experts help manufacturers develop and implement solutions that turn supply chains into strategic assets.Contact Arizona MEP at 602-845-1256 or [email protected] to speak with a client advisor.