Strengthen Your Supply Chain and Grow Your Business

Do you have a supplier need or would you like to become a supplier to another company? Supplier matching is a powerful tool that can help North Carolina manufacturers connect with suitable supplier opportunities. Manufacturers can streamline their operations, improve product quality and ultimately drive business growth by finding local suppliers who align with their specific needs and goals.

This webinar will provide information on the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership supplier matching program, the types of opportunities available and how to access these no-cost supplier sourcing and matching services. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of how they can participate in the program to grow their business and ultimately strengthen supply chains in North Carolina and the country.

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

Eric Taylor
Supply Chain Optimization Specialist, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions
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.