Provide services to expand existing MEP national network capabilities to provide national supply chain optimization and to establish a supply chain intelligence network

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $400,000 Cooperative Agreement to the New York Department of Economic Development (NYDED) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program (CFDA 11.611). The purpose of this 20-month project is to expand the existing MEP National Network capabilities in New York to provide national supply chain optimization and establish a supply chain intelligence network. Key activities to be performed include:

• Serving as the NIST MEP Supplier Scouting Liaison for New York to assist MEP centers and partners with client supply chain needs
• Facilitating regional supply chain events and meetings
• Conducting onsite visits to record manufacturer capabilities and advise centers on supplier selection

The expected outcomes are the establishment of systems to disseminate actionable supply chain data and optimization support to small and medium-sized manufacturers in New York, potentially leading to cost savings, job impacts, and faster time-to-market. NYDED plans to subaward portions of the funding to partners to help execute the project activities.

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to provide services to expand existing MEP national network capabilities to provide national supply chain optimization and to establish a supply chain intelligence network. Improve the resiliency and optimization for domestic supply chains in the MEP national network in the state of new york.

Activities

Act as the NIST MEP supplier scouting liaison for new york state; serve as the go-to resource for NY MEP centers and partners for client supply chain needs; facilitate regional supply chain events and meetings; travel and conduct onsite visits for new facilities; record capabilities of clients; understand the selection process to bring on new manufacturing suppliers; and advise the other NY MEP centers and staff.

Expected outcomes

Establishment of support systems to disseminate actionable data to support supply chain optimization (matches made, supply chains mapped). Potential impacts for the manufacturer include (cost savings, jobs, time from technology to market, etc.).

Intended beneficiaries

Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMS) in the state of new york.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient plans to subaward funds to participate in conducting the activities of this project as stated above.