Did You Know?
"Any reduction in procurement costs translates
into dollar-for-dollar improvements in bottom-line
profits. By comparison, it would take $5 in sales
to equal the same bottom line impact as a $1
reduction in procurement costs."
- AberdeenGroup
Why Use SourceAuthority?
Immediate Value
We provide immediate free access to world-class suppliers.
Sourcing Best Practices
Our sourcing process is time-tested, documented and effective.
Sourcing Technology
We give you free access to world-class technology which streamlines supplier discovery.
Amazing ROI
This free service typically saves buyers 5-24% and improves quality, delivery and engineering support.
Buyer Information
Tools for Successfully Sourcing Custom
Manufactured Parts
Verified Supplier Information to Reduce Risk
SourceAuthority has created one of the largest audited custom manufacturing supply bases in the world. We have hundreds of qualified machine shops and contract manufacturing suppliers in more than 150 manufacturing disciplines to ensure that we can help you find and qualify critical sources of supply, reduce costs and improve your products.
SourceAuthority collects data on each manufacturing supplier’s business, equipment and expertise. We distill it and create an in-depth profile on every manufacturing supplier we represent. We don’t stop there. A third party auditor conducts reference checks on all participating suppliers. Buyers rate our manufacturing suppliers in critical areas such as Quality, Delivery & Engineering Support. Why? Because we know past performance information helps to reduce your risk. SourceAuthority makes this information available to you when it matters most - when you are evaluating potential new manufacturing suppliers.
See Examples of Supplier Information
Quality Survey
Reference Checks
Robust Sourcing Technology for More Savings in Less Time
SourceAuthority utilizes sourcing technology that greatly streamlines the custom manufacturing Request for Quote process. That’s right. No more phones, faxes or spreadsheets. Our technology enables manufacturing buyers and suppliers to communicate seamlessly throughout the process -- enabling both manufacturing parties to ask and receive answers to critical questions that will affect the success of the manufacturing project.
Competitive pressures set a fair market price for manufactured items. Typically our manufacturing buyers experience a savings between 5 and 24% - not by driving down the price but by finding the right manufacturing supplier for their project.
On-Demand Sourcing Expertise to Get You Started Saving Sooner
If you need help, a team of custom manufacturing sourcing specialists, quality personnel and engineers are available to provide you with best-in-class support. We have the ability to manage your sourcing events, conduct manufacturing supplier audits and lend design and engineering support. If you are a small manufacturing company or a large OEM, we can augment your internal resources by managing projects or by quickly solving problems.
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