Sourcing
Sourcing by Situation
Pick the page that matches where you are — a one-off part, a prototype, a repeat batch, a production program, a domestic transfer or a new product. Each one ends with what to put in your request.
Low-Volume Contract Manufacturing
How to source low-volume contract manufacturing: pick the right process, avoid tooling you don't need and write an RFQ suppliers can quote quickly.
Read the guidePrototype Manufacturing
Source prototype manufacturing without locking yourself into the wrong process. What to specify, what to leave open and how to keep a path to production.
Read the guideSmall-Batch Manufacturing
Source small-batch manufacturing runs: choosing high-mix suppliers, setting realistic minimums and writing an RFQ that gets repeatable batches.
Read the guideHigh-Volume Production
Source high-volume production manufacturing: capacity verification, tooling ownership, quality planning and the contract terms that matter at scale.
Read the guideU.S. Contract Manufacturers
Sourcing domestic manufacturing in the United States: when it makes sense, what it costs, and how to compare domestic quotes against offshore quotes fairly.
Read the guideReshoring Manufacturing Projects
Plan a reshoring project: what to transfer first, how to requalify a part, tooling movement, documentation gaps and a realistic transfer timeline.
Read the guideManufacturers Accepting New Projects
How to find manufacturers with capacity for new work — what to ask about backlog and lead time, and how to make your project easy to say yes to.
Read the guideFind a Manufacturer for a New Product
A practical sequence for sourcing a new product: define the specification, choose processes, stage tooling spend and run a comparable RFQ.
Read the guideTell us what you need made.
Describe your part, assembly or product and we'll help you find manufacturers with the right processes, capabilities, certifications and location.