Supply Chain Management

The MassMEP works with your suppliers to develop an integrated, virtual, rapid response manufacturing supply chain initiative. We help you to create a "Demand Pull" system; to identify, address, and find solutions for shortages; and to match surge requirements to existing, available industrial capacity.

Supplier Improvement

Become a role model Lean customer by making the decisions and following the practices that have a positive effect throughout your enterprise, from internal processes to supplier interactions. Identify your core competencies so logical choices can be made about which resources are needed for your make-buy decisions. Outsourcing involves more than make-buy decisions; it also includes choosing the right suppliers and developing the right supply chain processes, both of which have far-reaching impact on your bottom line. Be sure that your core suppliers and their systems and philosophies are compatible with yours, and that they are at a comparable level of operational excellence. Communication, continuous improvement through training, and an interlocking structure are key components to a successful supply chain model.

SupplyPoint®

SupplyPoint® is a Web-enabled database that catalogues the production capabilities and capacity of small to medium-sized manufacturers. MEP Project Managers access SupplyPoint® data to assess the technical potential and organizational readiness of a manufacturer to participate in defense and commercial supply chain contracting opportunities. MEP Project Managers working with defense agencies and prime contractors utilize SupplyPoint® to identify qualified and capable suppliers. Registering in SupplyPoint® will provide your company greater visibility to major supply chain opportunities and working with the MEP will better positioned your company to respond to new opportunities for product diversification and revenue growth. Registration in SupplyPoint® is free.