ICON: Supporting Domestic Supply Chains
One of the key lessons of Covid-19 was that a worldwide pandemic can expose the fragility of a global supply chain. Ships sat for weeks waiting for access to key US ports. Manufacturers were challenged to find new supply lines for raw materials. Champions for reshoring raised their voices to bring the many links in the manufacturing supply chain back home to reduce the reliance on foreign sources and unfriendly regimes. The US military is not exempt from these many challenges and the further development of new weapons systems as well as the maintenance and repair of current systems is dependent on a healthy and connected supply chain.
NFFS's ICON platform offers a solution to rebuilding and strengthening the military supply chain. The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) are searching for high-quality, US-based foundries to cast critical parts for critical weapons systems and ICON is the pathway to find these opportunities for your business. The first step to learn more about engaging with the DoD/DLA, researching the details of the solicitations and deciding if these opportunities are right for your business is to join ICON - Integrated Casting Order Network (ICON) - Non-Ferrous Founders' Society.
ICON Features:
- Daily sales opportunities direct to your inbox set to focus on the capabilities and strengths of your business
- Supplier Capabilities Database - find a partner or be found yourselves for new business opportunities
- Tooling and Inventory Management - upload your tooling and/or inventory and be connected with industry buyers
- Technical support to help you navigate the landscape of government contracting
Help reconnect the US military supply chain and find significant new opportunities for your business. Register for ICON today!