Having_VHG to_TO0 pay_VVI more_AV0 for_PRP materials_NN2 ,_PUN parts_NN2 or_CJC shipping_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT0 difficult_AJ0 dynamic_NN1 as_CJS you_PNP may_VM0 not_XX0 be_VBI able_AJ0 to_TO0 absorb_VVI short-term_AJ0 losses_NN2 or_CJC even_AV0 a_AT0 lower_AJC margin_NN1 ._SENT But_CJC cost_NN1 becomes_VVZ less_AV0 important_AJ0 if_CJS you_PNP ca_VM0 n't_XX0 deliver_VVI a_AT0 product_NN1 ,_PUN and_CJC as_CJS uncertainty_NN1 has_VHZ been_VBN magnified_VVN ,_PUN it_PNP is_VBZ now_AV0 essential_AJ0 for_PRP you_PNP to_TO0 manage_VVI risk_NN1 by_PRP preparing_VVG for_PRP and_CJC adapting_VVG to_PRP unexpected_AJ0 disruptions_NN2 in_PRP order_NN1 to_TO0 increase_VVI your_DPS resilience_NN1 and_CJC be_VBI responsive_AJ0 to_PRP customers_NN2 ._SENT 
In_PRP many_DT0 ways_NN2 the_AT0 disruptions_NN2 show_VVB how_AVQ small_AJ0 manufacturers_NN2 are_VBB more_AV0 critical_AJ0 than_CJS ever_AV0 ._SENT Many_DT0 big_AJ0 companies_NN2 are_VBB looking_VVG for_PRP additional_AJ0 domestic_AJ0 sourcing_NN1 and_CJC do_VDB not_XX0 want_VVI to_TO0 take_VVI on_PRP additional_AJ0 liabilities_NN2 and_CJC capital_NN1 investments_NN2 from_PRP bringing_VVG more_AV0 in-house_AJ0 ._SENT Those_DT0 companies_NN2 also_AV0 are_VBB looking_VVG for_PRP trusted_AJ0 relationships_NN2 in_PRP their_DPS supply_NN1 chains_NN2 that_CJT will_VM0 work_VVI with_PRP them_PNP to_TO0 provide_VVI added_AJ0 value_NN1 from_PRP sustainable_AJ0 solutions_NN2 and_CJC even_AJ0 product_NN1 development_NN1 ._SENT 
A_AT0 key_AJ0 aspect_NN1 of_PRF being_VBG a_AT0 trusted_AJ0 supplier_NN1 and_CJC providing_VVG sustainable_AJ0 solutions_NN2 is_VBZ being_VBG resilient_AJ0 ._SENT Resilient_AJ0 manufacturers_NN2 operate_VVB with_PRP situational_AJ0 awareness_NN1 of_PRF all_DT0 aspects_NN2 of_PRF their_DPS business_NN1 environment_NN1 ,_PUN from_PRP their_DPS supply_NN1 chain_NN1 inputs_NN2 ,_PUN to_PRP their_DPS in-factory_AJ0 processes_NN2 ,_PUN to_PRP their_DPS customer_NN1 and_CJC market_NN1 outputs_NN2 ._SENT Resilience_NN1 does_VDZ n't_XX0 just_AV0 mean_VVI reacting_VVG to_PRP catastrophic_AJ0 changes_NN2 to_TO0 remain_VVI in_PRP business_NN1 ._SENT Rather_AV0 ,_PUN resilience_NN1 means_NN0 being_VBG proactive_AJ0 about_PRP understanding_VVG and_CJC anticipating_VVG all_DT0 kinds_NN2 of_PRF inevitable_AJ0 change_NN1 and_CJC putting_VVG in_PRP place_NN1 the_AT0 strategies_NN2 and_CJC tactics_NN2 that_CJT allow_VVB a_AT0 company_NN1 to_TO0 be_VBI both_AV0 stable_AJ0 and_CJC agile_AJ0 at_PRP the_AT0 same_DT0 time_NN1 ._SENT 
Risk_NN1 management_NN1 is_VBZ key_AJ0 
It_PNP starts_VVZ with_PRP risk_NN1 awareness_NN1 that_CJT can_VM0 be_VBI realized_VVN by_PRP conducting_VVG assessments_NN2 of_PRF the_AT0 full_AJ0 system_NN1 of_PRF business_NN1 operations_NN2 :_PUN inputs_NN2 ,_PUN processes_NN2 ,_PUN and_CJC outputs_NN2 ._SENT Systems-based_AJ0 risk_NN1 awareness_NN1 allows_VVZ a_AT0 company_NN1 to_TO0 understand_VVI challenges_NN2 in_PRP their_DPS supply_NN1 chain_NN1 ,_PUN in_PRP their_DPS factory_NN1 ,_PUN and_CJC with_PRP their_DPS customers_NN2 and_CJC markets_NN2 –_PUN before_CJS those_DT0 challenges_NN2 become_VVB pressing_AJ0 problems_NN2 –_PUN and_CJC manage_VVB them_PNP accordingly_AV0 ._SENT 
This_DT0 includes_VVZ pricing_VVG and_CJC costing_VVG ._SENT 
Many_DT0 small_AJ0 manufacturers_NN2 are_VBB now_AV0 looking_VVG at_PRP more_DT0 than_CJS just_AV0 the_AT0 per_PRP unit_NN1 price_NN1 ._SENT They_PNP are_VBB now_AV0 looking_VVG at_PRP the_AT0 total_AJ0 cost_NN1 of_PRF ownership_NN1 (_PUL TCO_NP0 )_PUR in_PRP their_DPS supply_NN1 chains_NN2 and_CJC asking_VVG how_AVQ they_PNP can_VM0 add_VVI value_NN1 for_PRP their_DPS customers_NN2 ._SENT Part_NN1 of_PRF the_AT0 strategic_AJ0 shift_NN1 is_VBZ from_PRP manufacturers_NN2 realizing_VVG that_CJT the_AT0 costs_NN2 are_VBB considerable_AJ0 for_PRP freight_NN1 ,_PUN tariffs_NN2 and_CJC time_NN1 ._SENT Looking_VVG at_PRP the_AT0 true_AJ0 cost_NN1 via_PRP the_AT0 TCO_NP0 approach_NN1 rather_AV0 than_CJS at_PRP just_AV0 the_AT0 per_PRP unit_NN1 purchase_NN1 cost_NN1 can_VM0 help_VVI you_PNP better_AV0 evaluate_VVB sourcing_VVG ._SENT 
Many_DT0 manufacturers_NN2 are_VBB pursuing_VVG domestic_AJ0 sourcing_NN1 for_PRP materials_NN2 and_CJC supplies_NN2 as_PRP a_AT0 way_NN1 to_TO0 overcome_VVI supply_NN1 chain_NN1 disruptions_NN2 ._SENT There_EX0 are_VBB substantial_AJ0 long-term_AJ0 benefits_NN2 to_PRP reshoring_VVG including_PRP :_PUN 
1._CRD Reliability_NN1 :_PUN Overseas_AJ0 suppliers_NN2 means_VVZ living_VVG with_PRP tariffs_NN2 ,_PUN global_AJ0 politics_NN1 and_CJC economies_NN2 and_CJC natural_AJ0 disasters_NN2 in_PRP faraway_NN1 places_NN2 ._SENT 
2._CRD Trust_NN1 :_PUN It_PNP 's_VBZ easier_AJC to_TO0 establish_VVI a_AT0 relationship_NN1 with_PRP common_AJ0 languages_NN2 ,_PUN cultures_NN2 and_CJC proximity_NN1 ,_PUN and_CJC relationships_NN2 become_VVB critical_AJ0 during_PRP disruptions_NN2 ._SENT Relationships_NN2 are_VBB key_AJ0 in_PRP understanding_NN1 if_CJS a_AT0 supplier_NN1 can_VM0 grow_VVI with_PRP your_DPS business_NN1 and_CJC innovate_VVB alongside_PRP you_PNP ._SENT 
3._CRD Business_NN1 Ethics_NN0 :_PUN Concerns_NN2 about_PRP overseas_AJ0 suppliers_NN2 with_PRP intellectual_AJ0 property_NN1 (_PUL IP_NP0 )_PUR ,_PUN knockoffs_NN2 and_CJC tooling_NN1 are_VBB well_AV0 documented_VVN ._SENT The_AT0 U.S._NP0 has_VHZ some_DT0 of_PRF the_AT0 strongest_AJS IP_NN1 protections_NN2 in_PRP the_AT0 world_NN1 ,_PUN so_AV0 working_VVG with_PRP a_AT0 domestic_AJ0 supplier_NN1 decreases_VVZ the_AT0 chances_NN2 of_PRF IP_NN1 theft_NN1 ._SENT 
It_PNP 's_VBZ difficult_AJ0 and_CJC time-consuming_AJ0 to_TO0 build_VVI and_CJC maintain_VVI relationships_NN2 ,_PUN but_CJC growth_NN1 in_PRP domestic_AJ0 sourcing_NN1 will_VM0 come_VVI from_PRP medium_NN1 and_CJC larger_AJC manufacturers_NN2 who_PNQ invest_VVB more_AV0 in_PRP smaller_AJC domestic_AJ0 suppliers_NN2 to_TO0 solve_VVI shortages_NN2 and_CJC other_AJ0 arising_VVG issues_NN2 ._SENT It_PNP 's_VBZ an_AT0 important_AJ0 part_NN1 of_PRF the_AT0 reshoring_AJ0 mindset_NN1 ._SENT 
Responding_VVG to_PRP Impacts_NN2 and_CJC Preparing_VVG For_PRP What_DTQ Comes_VVZ Next_ORD 
The_AT0 global_AJ0 supply_NN1 chain_NN1 crisis_NN1 has_VHZ evolved_VVN from_PRP a_AT0 cascading_AJ0 series_NN0 of_PRF events_NN2 that_CJT began_VVD with_PRP the_AT0 shutdown_NN1 of_PRF factories_NN2 in_PRP China_NP0 at_PRP the_AT0 onset_NN1 of_PRF the_AT0 COVID-19_NN1 pandemic_AJ0 ._SENT Subsequent_AJ0 changes_NN2 in_PRP buying_VVG behaviors_NN2 and_CJC shifting_AJ0 demands_NN2 have_VHB led_VVN to_PRP a_AT0 variety_NN1 of_PRF disruptions_NN2 ,_PUN including_PRP shortages_NN2 of_PRF materials_NN2 ,_PUN parts_NN2 and_CJC components_NN2 ,_PUN which_DTQ in_PRP turn_NN1 created_VVN shipping_NN1 backlogs_NN2 and_CJC bottlenecks_NN2 that_CJT have_VHB impacted_VVN almost_AV0 every_AT0 industry_NN1 ._SENT 
The_AT0 dynamic_NN1 quickly_AV0 shifted_VVN from_PRP the_AT0 tactical_AJ0 ,_PUN problem-solving_NN1 approach_NN1 to_TO0 focus_VVI on_PRP resilience_NN1 and_CJC becoming_VVG more_AV0 strategic_AJ0 ._SENT The_AT0 biggest_AJS increase_NN1 is_VBZ in_PRP multi-sourcing_NN1 ,_PUN which_DTQ adds_VVZ redundancies_NN2 as_PRP an_AT0 additional_AJ0 source_NN1 of_PRF a_AT0 supply_NN1 to_TO0 minimize_VVI risk_NN1 while_CJS increasing_AJ0 options_NN2 ._SENT But_CJC supply_NN1 chain_NN1 experts_NN2 also_AV0 are_VBB seeing_VVG an_AT0 interest_NN1 in_PRP relying_VVG ,_PUN long-term_AJ0 ,_PUN on_PRP domestic_AJ0 supply_NN1 sources_NN2 ._SENT 
Shifting_VVG from_PRP a_AT0 reactive_AJ0 to_PRP proactive_AJ0 approach_NN1 requires_VVZ a_AT0 continuous_AJ0 cycle_NN1 of_PRF risk_NN1 mobilizing_VVG ,_PUN sensing_VVG ,_PUN analysis_NN1 ,_PUN configuration_NN1 ,_PUN and_CJC operation_NN1 ._SENT This_DT0 will_VM0 help_VVI optimize_VVI results_NN2 while_CJS mitigating_AJ0 risks_NN2 ._SENT In_PRP essence_NN1 ,_PUN the_AT0 questions_NN2 a_AT0 manufacturer_NN1 asks_VVZ in_PRP a_AT0 dire_AJ0 ,_PUN problem-solving_NN1 scenario_NN1 are_VBB similar_AJ0 for_PRP reshoring_VVG as_PRP reactive_AJ0 problem_NN1 solving_NN1 :_PUN 
Can_VM0 we_PNP go_VVI without_PRP ?_SENT 
Can_VM0 we_PNP substitute_VVI it_PNP ?_SENT 
Can_VM0 we_PNP build_VVI it_PNP ?_SENT 
Can_VM0 we_PNP re-tool_NN1 or_CJC get_VVB someone_PNI else_AV0 to_PRP re-tool_NN1 to_TO0 produce_VVI it_PNP ?_SENT 
Manufacturers_NN2 should_VM0 seek_VVI to_TO0 improve_VVI their_DPS overall_AJ0 resilience_NN1 and_CJC move_NN1 from_PRP reactive_AJ0 to_PRP proactive_AJ0 with_PRP long-term_AJ0 contingency_NN1 plans_NN2 ,_PUN multi-sourcing_AJ0 to_TO0 build_VVI in_PRP redundancy_NN1 ,_PUN and_CJC rating_VVG their_DPS existing_AJ0 suppliers_NN2 ._SENT The_AT0 benefits_NN2 for_PRP manufacturers_NN2 who_PNQ source_NN1 from_PRP within_PRP the_AT0 U.S._NP0 are_VBB extensive_AJ0 and_CJC include_VVB :_PUN 
More_DT0 transparency_NN1 and_CJC control_NN1 of_PRF their_DPS supply_NN1 chains_NN2 ,_PUN which_DTQ can_VM0 improve_VVI quality_NN1 control_NN1 ,_PUN flexibility_NN1 and_CJC time_NN1 to_PRP market_NN1 ,_PUN while_CJS lowering_VVG supply_NN1 chain_NN1 risk_NN1 that_CJT often_AV0 comes_VVZ from_PRP offshore_AJ0 production_NN1 ._SENT 
Producing_VVG near_PRP the_AT0 consumer_NN1 often_AV0 reduces_VVZ total_AJ0 costs_NN2 by_PRP shortening_VVG supply_NN1 chains_NN2 and_CJC contributing_VVG to_PRP a_AT0 lean_AJ0 and_CJC agile_AJ0 strategy_NN1 ,_PUN with_PRP reduced_AJ0 waste_NN1 ._SENT 
Tapping_VVG into_PRP a_AT0 large_AJ0 network_NN1 of_PRF local_AJ0 and_CJC regional_AJ0 supply_NN1 chain_NN1 stakeholders_NN2 ,_PUN from_PRP your_DPS local_AJ0 MEP_NP0 Center_NN1 ,_PUN to_PRP trade_NN1 ,_PUN economic_AJ0 development_NN1 and_CJC workforce_NN1 development_NN1 organizations_NN2 and_CJC local_AJ0 and_CJC regional_AJ0 govern-_AJ0 ment_NN1 agencies_NN2 that_CJT might_VM0 have_VHI timely_AJ0 incentives_NN2 ._SENT 
MEP_NP0 Tips_VVZ for_PRP Manufacturers_NN2 
How_AVQ the_AT0 MEP_NP0 Can_VM0 Help_VVI :_PUN The_AT0 Importance_NN1 of_PRF Relationship_NN1 Capital_NN1 
Relationship_NN1 capital_NN1 is_VBZ the_AT0 value_NN1 of_PRF a_AT0 manufacturer_NN1 's_POS relationships_NN2 with_PRP its_DPS customers_NN2 ,_PUN suppliers_NN2 ,_PUN vendors_NN2 and_CJC stakeholders_NN2 in_PRP the_AT0 marketplace_NN1 ._SENT It_PNP is_VBZ difficult_AJ0 and_CJC time-consuming_AJ0 for_PRP manufacturers_NN2 to_TO0 build_VVI and_CJC maintain_VVI relationships_NN2 ,_PUN but_CJC success_NN1 in_PRP sourcing_NN1 will_VM0 come_VVI from_PRP manufacturers_NN2 who_PNQ invest_VVB in_PRP strengthening_VVG supplier_NN1 relationships_NN2 ._SENT Many_DT0 manufacturers_NN2 are_VBB now_AV0 looking_VVG for_PRP more_DT0 reliable_AJ0 domestic_AJ0 suppliers_NN2 to_TO0 solve_VVI their_DPS shortages_NN2 ._SENT 
Your_DPS local_AJ0 MEP_NP0 Center_NN1 has_VHZ experts_NN2 who_PNQ can_VM0 help_VVI manufacturers_NN2 find_VVI new_AJ0 sources_NN2 of_PRF supplies_NN2 ,_PUN which_DTQ is_VBZ not_XX0 easy_AJ0 for_PRP many_DT0 resource-challenged_AJ0 manufacturers_NN2 that_CJT are_VBB occupied_VVN with_PRP their_DPS own_DT0 operation_NN1 and_CJC deal_NN1 in_PRP relatively_AV0 narrow_AJ0 networks_NN2 associated_VVN with_PRP their_DPS specialties_NN2 ._SENT Local_AJ0 MEP_NP0 Center_NN1 staff_NN0 reach_VVB out_AVP to_PRP their_DPS expansive_AJ0 networks_NN2 of_PRF manufacturers_NN2 –_PUN locally_AV0 and_CJC nationally_AV0 ,_PUN state_NN1 and_CJC regional_AJ0 economic_AJ0 development_NN1 organizations_NN2 ,_PUN and_CJC trade_NN1 groups_NN2 to_TO0 raise_VVI the_AT0 manufacturer_NN1 's_POS visibility_NN1 ._SENT 
Lessons_NN2 Learned_VVD :_PUN Do_VDB n't_XX0 Fall_VVI Into_PRP the_AT0 Low-Cost_AJ0 Trap_NN1 
Many_DT0 manufacturers_NN2 work_VVB hard_AJ0 to_TO0 reduce_VVI uncertainties_NN2 in_PRP their_DPS operation_NN1 ._SENT They_PNP often_AV0 focus_VVB on_PRP cost_NN1 ,_PUN which_DTQ is_VBZ a_AT0 known_AJ0 quantity_NN1 ._SENT Costs_NN2 are_VBB the_AT0 reason_NN1 manufacturers_NN2 use_VVB overseas_AJ0 suppliers_NN2 to_TO0 begin_VVI with_PRP –_PUN materials_NN2 and_CJC workforce_NN1 are_VBB typically_AV0 less_AV0 expensive_AJ0 in_PRP Asia_NP0 on_PRP a_AT0 per_PRP unit_NN1 cost_NN1 basis_NN1 ._SENT But_CJC "_PUQ cheaper_AJC "_PUQ is_VBZ where_AVQ innovation_NN1 and_CJC value_NN1 go_VVB to_TO0 die_VVI ._SENT Competing_VVG on_PRP cost_NN1 per_PRP unit_NN1 makes_VVZ you_PNP replaceable_AJ0 ._SENT 
It_PNP is_VBZ not_XX0 sustainable_AJ0 ._SENT 
Mapping_VVG Your_DPS Supply_NN1 Chain_NN1 Network_NN1 
Manufacturers_NN2 can_VM0 map_VVI their_DPS supply_NN1 chain_NN1 to_TO0 gain_VVI better_AJC visibility_NN1 into_PRP those_DT0 organizations_NN2 '_POS exposures_NN2 and_CJC opportunities_NN2 ._SENT The_AT0 most_AV0 common_AJ0 approach_NN1 to_PRP mapping_NN1 is_VBZ to_TO0 use_VVI the_AT0 "_PUQ bill_NN1 of_PRF materials_NN2 "_PUQ to_TO0 drill_VVI down_AVP on_PRP the_AT0 top_AJ0 five_CRD products_NN2 by_PRP revenue_NN1 ,_PUN looking_VVG at_PRP component_NN1 suppliers_NN2 and_CJC raw_AJ0 material_NN1 suppliers_NN2 ._SENT A_AT0 supply_NN1 chain_NN1 mapping_NN1 process_NN1 might_VM0 look_VVI like_PRP this_DT0 :_PUN 
Learn_VVB where_AVQ suppliers_NN2 and_CJC their_DPS suppliers_NN2 are_VBB located_VVN 
Research_VVB your_DPS suppliers_NN2 to_TO0 understand_VVI inherent_AJ0 risks_NN2 associated_VVN with_PRP the_AT0 company_NN1 and_CJC external_AJ0 factors_NN2 z_ZZ0 Conduct_VVB a_AT0 risk_NN1 assessment_NN1 
Once_AV0 you_PNP have_VHB a_AT0 good_AJ0 idea_NN1 of_PRF your_DPS top-tier_AJ0 sites_NN2 ,_PUN start_VVB looking_VVG at_PRP the_AT0 sites_NN2 that_CJT supply_VVB to_PRP them_PNP ._SENT 
Experts_NN2 suggest_VVB analyzing_VVG as_PRP many_DT0 tiers_NN2 as_CJS possible_AJ0 in_PRP the_AT0 supply_NN1 chain_NN1 ,_PUN because_CJS there_EX0 may_VM0 be_VBI hidden_VVN critical_AJ0 suppliers_NN2 that_CJT manufacturers_NN2 are_VBB not_XX0 aware_AJ0 of_PRF ._SENT The_AT0 network_NN1 map_NN1 should_VM0 include_VVI :_PUN 
Primary_AJ0 site_NN1 activities_NN2 performed_VVN at_PRP the_AT0 supplier_NN1 
Alternative_AJ0 sites_NN2 the_AT0 supplier_NN1 has_VHZ that_DT0 could_VM0 perform_VVI the_AT0 same_DT0 activity_NN1 
How_AVQ long_AJ0 it_PNP would_VM0 take_VVI the_AT0 supplier_NN1 to_TO0 begin_VVI shipping_NN1 from_PRP the_AT0 alternate_AJ0 site_NN1 
Using_VVG domestic_AJ0 sourcing_NN1 for_PRP materials_NN2 and_CJC parts_NN2 instead_AV0 of_PRF overseas_AJ0 suppliers_NN2 means_VVZ risk_NN1 mitigation_NN1 begins_VVZ much_AV0 earlier_AJC in_PRP the_AT0 entire_AJ0 process_NN1 ._SENT The_AT0 shorter_AJC distance_NN1 a_AT0 part_NN1 or_CJC material_NN1 must_VM0 travel_VVI ,_PUN and_CJC the_AT0 fewer_DT0 touchpoints_NN2 involved_VVN and_CJC the_AT0 less_AV0 potential_AJ0 uncertainty_NN1 ._SENT 
What_DTQ Supply_NN1 Chain_NN1 Disruptions_NN2 Have_VHB Taught_VVN Us_PNP About_AV0 Lean_VVB Manufacturing_NN1 
"_PUQ Just-in-Time_AJ0 "_PUQ inventory_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT0 popular_AJ0 concept_NN1 in_PRP lean_AJ0 manufacturing_NN1 which_DTQ is_VBZ meant_VVN to_PRP lower_AJC cycle_NN1 times_NN2 ,_PUN reduce_VVB waste_NN1 ,_PUN and_CJC increase_NN1 productivity_NN1 ._SENT But_CJC that_DT0 concept_NN1 is_VBZ not_XX0 nearly_AV0 as_CJS relevant_AJ0 now_AV0 as_CJS it_PNP appeared_VVD to_TO0 be_VBI years_NN2 ago_AV0 ._SENT The_AT0 reality_NN1 is_VBZ that_CJT risk_NN1 has_VHZ always_AV0 been_VBN a_AT0 significant_AJ0 factor_NN1 in_PRP supply_NN1 chains_NN2 ._SENT The_AT0 current_AJ0 dynamic_NN1 requires_VVZ flexibility_NN1 and_CJC risk_NN1 management_NN1 ._SENT It_PNP 's_VBZ not_XX0 that_DT0 lean_AJ0 principles_NN2 do_VDB n't_XX0 apply_VVI anymore_AV0 ,_PUN but_CJC the_AT0 right_AJ0 question_NN1 to_TO0 ask_VVI may_VM0 be_VBI "_PUQ what_DTQ 's_VBZ the_AT0 healthiest_AJS approach_NN1 for_PRP us_PNP right_AV0 now_AV0 ?_SENT "_PUQ Continuous_AJ0 improvement_NN1 should_VM0 be_VBI the_AT0 overarching_AJ0 mindset_NN1 ._SENT 
MEP_NP0 Tips_VVZ for_PRP Manufacturers_NN2 
How_AVQ MEP_NP0 Can_VM0 Help_VVI :_PUN Supplier_NN1 Scouting_NN1 
The_AT0 fast-changing_AJ0 supply_NN1 chain_NN1 dynamics_NN0 have_VHB led_VVN to_PRP a_AT0 greater_AJC demand_NN1 for_PRP supplier_NN1 scouting_NN1 –_PUN which_DTQ is_VBZ essentially_AV0 identifying_VVG sources_NN2 for_PRP domestic_AJ0 products_NN2 and_CJC capabilities_NN2 ._SENT The_AT0 MEP_NP0 National_AJ0 Network_NN1 Supplier_NN1 Scouting_NP0 program_NN1 works_VVZ like_PRP this_DT0 :_PUN a_AT0 manufacturer_NN1 seeking_VVG a_AT0 new_AJ0 supplier_NN1 contacts_VVZ its_DPS local_AJ0 MEP_NP0 Center_NN1 ,_PUN which_DTQ shares_VVZ the_AT0 details_NN2 and_CJC technical_AJ0 requirements_NN2 of_PRF the_AT0 opportunity_NN1 across_PRP the_AT0 MEP_NP0 National_AJ0 Network_NN1 —_PUN 51_CRD MEP_NP0 Centers_NN2 located_VVN in_PRP all_DT0 50_CRD states_NN2 and_CJC Puerto_NP0 Rico_NP0 ,_PUN with_PRP over_AV0 1_CRD ,_PUN 400_CRD trusted_AJ0 advisors_NN2 and_CJC experts_NN2 at_PRP more_AV0 than_CJS 385_CRD MEP_NP0 service_NN1 locations_NN2 ._SENT 
Local_AJ0 MEP_NP0 Center_NN1 staff_NN0 ,_PUN through_PRP their_DPS own_DT0 best_AJS practices_NN2 ,_PUN scout_NN1 for_PRP domestic_AJ0 manufacturers_NN2 within_PRP their_DPS state_NN1 that_CJT have_VHB the_AT0 capacity_NN1 ,_PUN capability_NN1 ,_PUN and_CJC interest_NN1 to_TO0 meet_VVI the_AT0 immediate_AJ0 need_NN1 ._SENT Results_NN2 are_VBB aggregated_VVN from_PRP input_NN1 provided_VVN by_PRP MEP_NP0 Centers_NN2 across_PRP the_AT0 nation_NN1 and_CJC sent_VVD to_PRP the_AT0 sponsoring_AJ0 MEP_NP0 Center_NN1 so_CJS they_PNP can_VM0 start_VVI a_AT0 dialogue_NN1 with_PRP the_AT0 potential_AJ0 suppliers_NN2 ._SENT MEP_NP0 Centers_NN2 facilitate_VVB company_NN1 interactions_NN2 ._SENT 
Self_NN1 Assessment_NN1 Tool_NN1 for_PRP Supply_NN1 Chain_NN1 Risk_NN1 Management_NN1 
Supply_NN1 chain_NN1 issues_NN2 rarely_AV0 can_VM0 be_VBI viewed_VVN as_CJS black_AJ0 and_CJC white_AJ0 by_PRP smaller_AJC manufacturers_NN2 because_CJS there_EX0 are_VBB so_AV0 many_DT0 dependencies_NN2 ,_PUN both_AV0 upstream_AJ0 and_CJC downstream_AJ0 ._SENT While_CJS cost_NN1 will_VM0 always_AV0 be_VBI a_AT0 critical_AJ0 factor_NN1 in_PRP finding_VVG both_DT0 suppliers_NN2 and_CJC customers_NN2 ,_PUN it_PNP 's_VBZ no_AT0 longer_AJC the_AT0 main_AJ0 consideration_NN1 ._SENT Manufacturers_NN2 are_VBB now_AV0 looking_VVG at_PRP how_AVQ they_PNP can_VM0 balance_VVI cost_NN1 with_PRP risk_NN1 and_CJC supply_NN1 chain_NN1 resilience_NN1 ._SENT 
This_DT0 self_NN1 assessment_NN1 is_VBZ necessary_AJ0 as_PRP reducing_VVG uncertainty_NN1 comes_VVZ at_PRP a_AT0 cost_NN1 ._SENT There_EX0 are_VBB always_AV0 tradeoffs_NN2 ._SENT Supply_NN1 chain_NN1 issues_NN2 now_AV0 are_VBB being_VBG viewed_VVN in_PRP somewhat_AV0 of_PRF a_AT0 business_NN1 insurance_NN1 mindset_NN1 ._SENT 
An_AT0 end-to-end_AJ0 supply_NN1 chain_NN1 visibility_NN1 self_NN1 assessment_NN1 (_PUL see_VVB example_NN1 below_AV0 )_PUR will_VM0 cross_VVI reference_NN1 three_CRD stages_NN2 of_PRF product_NN1 flow_NN1 with_PRP activities_NN2 from_PRP the_AT0 three_CRD lenses_NN2 of_PRF a_AT0 business_NN1 plan_NN1 ._SENT 
Product_NN1 flow_NN1 :_PUN 
Upstream_AV0 -_PUN suppliers_NN2 
Internal_AJ0 -_PUN production_NN1 
Downstream_AV0 -_PUN channels_NN2 
Business_NN1 model_NN1 execution_NN1 :_PUN 
Strategic_AJ0 -_PUN yearly_AJ0 
Tactical_AJ0 -_PUN monthly_AJ0 
Operational_AJ0 -_PUN daily_AJ0 
The_AT0 self_NN1 assessment_NN1 tool_NN1 includes_VVZ three_CRD questions_NN2 for_PRP each_DT0 aspect_NN1 of_PRF the_AT0 assessment_NN1 ._SENT A_AT0 manufacturer_NN1 can_VM0 quickly_AV0 see_VVI if_CJS it_PNP has_VHZ yet_AV0 to_TO0 begin_VVI addressing_VVG the_AT0 area_NN1 ,_PUN it_PNP is_VBZ a_AT0 work_NN1 in_PRP progress_NN1 or_CJC it_PNP has_VHZ an_AT0 established_AJ0 approach_NN1 or_CJC plan_NN1 ._SENT This_DT0 reveals_VVZ a_AT0 snapshot_NN1 of_PRF not_XX0 only_AV0 the_AT0 supply_NN1 chain_NN1 but_CJC also_AV0 the_AT0 value_NN1 chain_NN1 development_NN1 ,_PUN such_DT0 as_PRP product_NN1 lifecycle_NN1 management_NN1 ,_PUN market_NN1 and_CJC customer_NN1 segmentation_NN1 and_CJC distribution_NN1 management_NN1 ._SENT 
There_EX0 is_VBZ no_AT0 question_NN1 that_CJT resource-challenged_AJ0 manufacturers_NN2 have_VHB many_DT0 choices_NN2 when_CJS it_PNP comes_VVZ to_TO0 focus_VVI and_CJC attention_NN1 for_PRP ensuring_VVG the_AT0 growth_NN1 and_CJC sustainability_NN1 of_PRF their_DPS business_NN1 ._SENT The_AT0 self_NN1 assessment_NN1 tool_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT0 great_AJ0 starting_NN1 point_NN1 to_TO0 help_VVI them_PNP prioritize_VVI needs_NN2 ._SENT 
MEP_NP0 Tips_VVZ for_PRP Manufacturers_NN2 
How_AVQ the_AT0 MEP_NP0 Can_VM0 Help_VVI :_PUN Build_VVB A_AT0 Balanced_AJ0 KPI_NP0 Scorecard_NN1 
Key_AJ0 performance_NN1 indicators_NN2 (_PUL KPIs_NP0 )_PUR used_VVD to_TO0 be_VBI an_AT0 afterthought_NN1 for_PRP supply_NN1 chains_NN2 as_PRP securing_VVG materials_NN2 or_CJC parts_NN2 was_VBD the_AT0 emphasis_NN1 ._SENT But_CJC one_CRD imbalance_NN1 in_PRP a_AT0 supply_NN1 chain_NN1 can_VM0 make_VVI everything_PNI else_AV0 irrelevant_AJ0 ._SENT Keep_VVB in_PRP mind_NN1 that_CJT a_AT0 balanced_AJ0 scorecard_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT0 mix_NN1 of_PRF quantitative_AJ0 and_CJC qualitative_AJ0 data_NN0 ._SENT Your_DPS KPIs_NN1 should_VM0 measure_VVI 2-3_CRD key_AJ0 metrics_NN2 such_DT0 as_PRP supply_NN1 chain_NN1 risk_NN1 and_CJC quality_NN1 performance_NN1 ._SENT Your_DPS KPIs_NN1 should_VM0 use_VVI industry_NN1 standards_NN2 where_CJS relevant_AJ0 including_PRP responsiveness_NN1 ,_PUN on-time_AJ0 delivery_NN1 (_PUL OTD_NP0 )_PUR ,_PUN etc._AV0 and_CJC should_VM0 be_VBI tailored_VVN by_PRP vendor_NN1 ._SENT Visibility_NN1 and_CJC clarity_NN1 in_PRP communication_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT0 must_VM0 both_AV0 internally_AV0 and_CJC externally_AV0 ._SENT It_PNP 's_VBZ essential_AJ0 to_TO0 properly_AV0 weight_NN1 KPIs_NN1 in_PRP a_AT0 dynamic_AJ0 nature_NN1 as_CJS they_PNP provide_VVB insight_NN1 but_CJC are_VBB lagging_VVG indicators_NN2 ._SENT 
Key_AJ0 uses_NN2 for_PRP a_AT0 supplier_NN1 scorecard_NN1 include_VVB :_PUN 
Measuring_VVG performance_NN1 and_CJC driving_NN1 improvements_NN2 
Justifying_VVG which_DTQ suppliers_NN2 to_TO0 keep_VVI in_PRP your_DPS supplier_NN1 base_NN1 
Strengthening_VVG a_AT0 negotiating_AJ0 position_NN1 
Developing_AJ0 suppliers_NN2 into_PRP better_AJC partners_NN2 
Rewarding_AJ0 good_AJ0 performers_NN2 based_VVN on_PRP objective_AJ0 data_NN0 
Gaining_VVG consensus_NN1 on_PRP strategic_AJ0 relationships_NN2 
Your_DPS local_AJ0 MEP_NP0 Center_NN1 experts_NN2 can_VM0 help_VVI you_PNP with_PRP all_DT0 aspects_NN2 of_PRF supply_NN1 chain_NN1 management_NN1 and_CJC show_VVB you_PNP how_AVQ to_TO0 proactively_AV0 operate_VVI with_PRP situational_AJ0 awareness_NN1 of_PRF potential_AJ0 backlogs_NN2 ,_PUN the_AT0 economy_NN1 ,_PUN and_CJC the_AT0 state_NN1 of_PRF your_DPS market_NN1 ._SENT 
