Become a Part
of Connex VT
VMEC invites your business to join CONNEX™VT, an online platform that connects all Vermont Manufacturers, Buyers, and Suppliers in a Single, Searchable Supply-Chain Solution.
Intro to CONNEX™VT and the Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network (SCOIN)
Join us to learn what supply chain solutions we have in store for you! Visit our Training and Events page today to register for an upcoming event. Contact Mark O’Hearn, VMEC Business Growth Advisor – Supply Chain, to schedule your own one-on-one complimentary session.
Grow and Expand your business by joining CONNEX™ VT and becoming part of the national supply chain solution!
For Buyers
(LARGE MFGs/OEMS)
- Quickly find the perfect qualified U.S. supplier
- Manufacturing-only data (no service providers)
- Post RFPs/RFQs/RFIs & send to matching suppliers
- View all U.S. supplier data in one location
- Filter suppliers by: location, certifications, SBAdesignations, materials, equipment, processes & more
- Blacklisted supplier alerts
- Supply chain risk visualization
- Communicate with potential suppliers directly in platform
- Easily source new alternate suppliers
For Suppliers
(SMALL-MEDIUM MFGs)
- Find ideal contracts with less effort
- Receive RFPs/RFQs/RFIs directly from buyers (no broker listings)
- Find alternate sourcing for parts & materials
- Discover new contract opportunities within new industries
- Showcase all of your capabilities, certifications, SBA-designations, equipment and more in one location for buyers to see
- Connect and respond directly with OEM/Prime buyers within platform
- Your data is never sold or shared
Powered by VMEC, CONNEX VT intelligently connects small manufacturers and suppliers to large primes, OEM’s and other buyers based on deep data such as equipment, certifications, SBA designations, processes, capabilities and more. Whether you’re a buyer or supplier, CONNEX VT is your solution to find and be found!
Sign up for FREE today and take the first step toward expanding and optimizing your manufacturing operation.
Thanks to VMEC's Supply Chain grant, you will have VT access for life
on CONNEX™ Vermont from the day you register your company.
Discover CONNEX VT
CONNEX VT Overview
Want to learn more? CONNEX VT, the most advanced supply chain and manufacturing networking database tool ever assembled, connects the Vermont and U.S. manufacturing supply chain and promotes domestic sourcing whenever possible. Download Overview PDF
CONNEX VT FAQ
CONNEX™ VT is an online platform used to connect the Vermont manufacturing supply chain and bring more business opportunities to our state’s manufacturers and suppliers. Download FAQ PDF
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Vermont/ VMEC Manufacturer Supply Chain Assessment
Get the Insights You Need to Tune Up or Transform Your Supply Chain
VMEC helps you proactively manage change by identifying issues, gaps and risks in your current supply chain – and then guiding you to proven resources and solutions. Analyzing and adjusting your supply chain now will make your business that much stronger in the long run.
Supply Chain Disruption Vulnerability
It wasn’t that long ago that the global economy was practically shut down. A series of cascading events beginning with the shutdown of factories at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the reduction of semiconductor chip production throughout Asia, the Suez Canal blockage, and ships queued up for weeks at Long Beach, exposed the weaknesses in our global supply chains.
Unfortunately, supply chain disruptions will continue to surprise us, whether from natural and man-made disasters, geo-political strife, cyberattacks, transportation issues, or who knows what else. As a smaller manufacturer, you are more vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions than larger companies. Having to pay more for materials, parts or shipping is a difficult dynamic as you may not be able to absorb short-term
losses or even lower margins.
Check the “Health” of Your Supply Chain
The key to continuity, and survival, is to be prepared. We want to help you get ready for future disruptions. VMEC’s Business Growth Advisor – Supply Chain Mark O’Hearn works with Vermont manufacturers to assess areas critical to building and maintaining a strong supply chain.
Because the United States has invested in a strategy to improve the performance and resilience of our domestic supply chains, we can offer our Supply Chain Assessment at no cost to you. Following the assessment, we will provide a “Supply Chain Health Report” identifying gaps and offering recommendations related to:
- Supplier management
- Risk management
- Forecasting & Inventory Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Sustainability
- Foreign Sourcing
- Cybersecurity
Complete the form below to request your free Supply Chain Assessment and be sure to connect with Mark on all things Supply Chain-related in Vermont! We can help your organization prepare for the next
supply chain disruption, and become more competitive, through the application of supply chain best practices.
Supply Chain Assessment - Check the "Health" of Your Supply Chain Today!
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We are ready to help you create your CONNEX VT account and get your business profile launched to help you find more opportunity.