CONNEX Technology
Welcome to the U.S. Supply Chain Solution
Accurate & Extensive Manufacturing Database
- Database of 140,000+ U.S. manufacturers and suppliers.
- In-depth search based on production capabilities, processes, certifications, materials, industry sectors, NAICS/SIC codes, capability statements and more.
- 5 Step process for data accuracy and verification using U.S. Government blacklists from the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Department of Treasury
- Buyers and sellers connect directly through platform (no middle-man or anonymous brokerage listings
Exchange Center
- Discover new market opportunities. Buyers can post RFQs/RFPs/RFIs for suppliers to see and respond to
- Send notifications to only the most qualified suppliers and invite them to respond.
- Post surplus material for repurposing and facilitating the reuse of valuable materials. The platform links manufacturers that have usable waste to other organizations or companies who can use it- thus decreasing waste in the industry.
Exchange Center
- Discover new market opportunities. Buyers can post RFQs/RFPs/RFIs for suppliers to see and respond to
- Send notifications to only the most qualified suppliers and invite them to respond.
- Post surplus material for repurposing and facilitating the reuse of valuable materials. The platform links manufacturers that have usable waste to other organizations or companies who can use it- thus decreasing waste in the industry.
Not Just Another Broker Tool
- Buyers and sellers connect directly through platform (no middle-man or anonymous brokerage listings)
- Search, filter and connect with the perfect manufacturing partner
- A database of not just what a company makes, but what their capabilities and what they can do
Supply Chain Visualization & Risk Analysis
Identify and Mitigate Risk in Your Supply Chain: CONNEX significantly reduces risk such as: Financial Risk, Export/ Trade Risk, Single Supplier Risk, Relationship Risk and more. All suppliers are checked against U.S. Government blacklists from the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Department of Treasury.
Find Alternate Suppliers: When supplier risk is identifies, CONNEX can automatically find alternate suppliers whose capabilities and certifications meet those same qualifications.
Supply Chain Visualization & Risk Analysis
Identify and Mitigate Risk in Your Supply Chain: CONNEX significantly reduces risk such as: Financial Risk, Export/ Trade Risk, Single Supplier Risk, Relationship Risk and more. All suppliers are checked against U.S. Government blacklists from the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Department of Treasury.
Find Alternate Suppliers: When supplier risk is identifies, CONNEX can automatically find alternate suppliers whose capabilities and certifications meet those same qualifications.
Strong U.S. Partner Network
- Built with 100s of local and national partners, including the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
- Collaboration with the National Institute of Standards & Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP)
- Sponsored by many state Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEP), Economic Development Councils, Chambers of Commerce and more.
Tiered Data Privacy
CONNEX consists of a multi-tiered data privacy system to protect sensitive data and information. While manufacturers own and manage all data in their profile, the data is protected and only visible based on privacy tiers.
- Public data, such as address, phone, website, etc. is visible to anyone.
- Sensitive data, such as equipment, materials, and processes, is only available to vetted manufacturers with a CONNEX login.
- Confidential data, such as supply chain information, is completely private and not available to anyone besides you, the manufacturer.
Tiered Data Privacy
CONNEX consists of a multi-tiered data privacy system to protect sensitive data and information. While manufacturers own and manage all data in their profile, the data is protected and only visible based on privacy tiers.
- Public data, such as address, phone, website, etc. is visible to anyone.
- Sensitive data, such as equipment, materials, and processes, is only available to vetted manufacturers with a CONNEX login.
- Confidential data, such as supply chain information, is completely private and not available to anyone besides you, the manufacturer.
Workforce / R&D Search
CONNEX Marketplace R&D Search serves as a link to find organizations and universities performing research and ways that industry can collaborate with them.
- Visibility of R&D facilities and universities
- Search organizations performing research filtered by keywords or people
- Research information by equipment, processes, materials, interests, etc.
- Divided into a public section for all information that is public, and a member only section for non-public information.
What CONNEX Can Do For You
Large Manufacturers, OEMs and Primes
- Quickly & Easily Find the Perfect Supplier
- Post Your RFIs/RFQs and RFPs in the Exchange Center
- Filter Suppliers by Equipment, Capabilties, Services, SBA Designations, Certifications & More
Small/Medium Manufacturers and Suppliers
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- Make new connections and get discovered
- Highlight your unique capabilities
- Streamline your business development process
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MEPs and State Manufacturing Partners
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- Support Supply Chain Preparedness and Risk Mitigation
- Build a strong, state centric manufacturing network
- Workforce development
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