BlueForge Alliance Can Help Your Business Grow
BlueForge Alliance (BFA) is a non-profit defense industrial base integrator dedicated to strengthening the submarine manufacturing industry by enhancing capability, capacity, collaboration, and resilience. As a neutral connector, BFA links the submarine supply chain with government, industry, academia, and community programs to support increased production readiness. For members of the Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society (NFFS), partnering with BFA offers strategic advantages that can fuel business growth and sustainability.
Technology Advancement
BFA actively collaborates with industry and academic experts to scale and deploy advanced manufacturing
technologies across the Submarine Industrial Base. By leveraging BFA’s expertise, NFFS members can adopt cutting-edge technologies that enhance efficiency and profitability. This collaboration provides unique opportunities for learning and growth, including:
Webinars and Conferences: Stay ahead of industry trends by participating in events focused on emerging manufacturing innovations.
Research Projects: Engage in groundbreaking research to develop and implement advanced manufacturing solutions.
By tapping into these resources, NFFS members can enhance operational efficiency and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry.
Supplier Development
Meeting the Navy’s industrial needs requires robust supplier networks. BFA is committed to supporting suppliers in achieving these standards. Through its Supplier Development Guidelines, BFA offers NFFS members resources to strengthen their Environmental Health & Safety training programs and other industry requirements.
Additionally, NFFS members gain access to funding opportunities for new equipment and resources, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet defense supply chain demands. This access to capital and developmental support helps suppliers grow and adapt to changing industry needs. Visit https://www.blueforgealliance.us/who-we-are for more information about BlueForge’s Supplier Development Guidelines.
Workforce Development
Attracting and retaining skilled talent is essential for sustaining growth and competitiveness. BFA’s BuildSubmarines.com platform connects NFFS members serving the maritime sector with powerful talent recruitment and workforce upskilling tools, including:
Job Postings and Talent Search: Qualified NFFS members can post job openings and search a
comprehensive database of skilled candidates actively seeking industry employment.
Training Partnerships: Access a network of training partners who specialize in talent development and incumbent worker training.
Collaborative Initiatives: Through Bill Padnos’s established relationship with the BFA Workforce Development team, NFFS can help shape new initiatives to build a skilled metalcasting talent pipeline.
By leveraging these resources, NFFS members can efficiently recruit, train, and retain top talent, ensuring a steady workforce pipeline to meet industry demands.
Why Partner with BlueForge Alliance?
Engaging with BlueForge Alliance provides NFFS members with strategic advantages that enhance technology adoption, supplier development, and workforce recruitment. By leveraging BFA’s expertise and resources, NFFS members can stay competitive and well-positioned within the defense and maritime supply chain.
In an ever-evolving industry, the ability to innovate, develop suppliers, and build a skilled workforce is critical to success. BlueForge Alliance offers NFFS members the tools and connections needed to achieve these goals and drive business growth.
Partner with BlueForge Alliance today and ensure your business remains resilient, competitive, and ready for the future.