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Build a stronger, more dependable supply chain with MAGNET's

Supply Chain Resiliency Assessment

  • If you’re struggling with lead times, tariffs, or finding reliable suppliers
  • If you want to reshore or diversify but don’t know where to start
  • If you know your supply chain has weak points—but don’t know where they are or how to fix them
This assessment evaluates and rates your manufacturing company across ten essential supply chain functions—like forecasting, supplier management, and S&OP—and identifies both vulnerabilities and hidden strengths. You’ll walk away with a detailed report, a visual snapshot of your supply chain health, and a roadmap to become more proactive, resilient, and efficient.

Do You Feel Like Your Supply Chain is Holding Back the Rest of the Business?

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Do any of these sound like you?

  • You’re reacting to issues instead of preventing them
  • Your teams aren’t aligned on what supply chain success looks like
  • You’re concerned about your reliance on overseas suppliers—but don’t have a plan to mitigate the risk
  • You suspect there are inefficiencies or bottlenecks—but can’t pinpoint where or why

Imagine a Supply Chain That’s Aligned, Agile, and Resilient

Imagine leading a supply chain where: 

  • You can identify weak spots before they cause disruption
  • Every function—from forecasting to logistics—is working toward the same goals
  • You can confidently explore reshoring or new supplier options without guesswork
  • You have a clear, data-backed roadmap to strengthen your operations and reduce risk

Get a Report Identifying Your Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Strengths – and a Personalized Roadmap for Exactly How to Improve

Many manufacturing leaders need an unbiased, seasoned expert to help them uncover hidden risks and build a stronger, more resilient supply chain. Take the first step with MAGNET’s Supply Chain Resiliency Assessment. 

  • The assessment provides a clear, data-driven view of your current supply chain maturity—helping you identify real opportunities for improvement
  • Our MAGNET Growth Advisors have worked with numerous manufacturers facing challenges just like yours, which means they’ll guide you to practical, actionable solutions
  • For a limited time, this $2,000 assessment is available for just $500 to manufacturers in MAGNET’s 24-county service area

Here's How it Works

Your team of business leaders (typically 3–7 people from supply chain, executive leadership, procurement, operations, continuous improvement, and sales & marketing) will complete a 2-hour guided assessment with a MAGNET facilitator on ten core functional areas:

  1.  Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP/IBP)
  2. Demand Forecasting & Management
  3. Supply Planning & Production Scheduling
  4. Procurement & Supplier Management
  5. Inventory & Logistics Management
  6. Network Design & Optimization
  7. Technology, Data & Analytics
  8. Risk & Resilience Management
  9. Performance Management & KPIs
  10. Organization and Culture

We’ll score each area using a 5-stage model ranging from siloed operations (Level 1) to fully orchestrated, strategic ecosystems (Level 5). The assessment will give you a holistic view of your current supply chain health.

Within a week, your MAGNET facilitator will meet with your team again to deliver a final report with your personalized roadmap for moving toward resilient, data-driven, and customer-aligned supply chain operations.

These confidential sessions are designed to foster alignment, engagement, and confidence—ensuring your next supply chain initiatives deliver measurable business results.

How Much does the Supply Chain Resiliency Assessment Cost?

The Supply Chain Resiliency Assessment is valued at $2,000. However, during the summer and fall of 2025, we're using some of MAGNET's Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership funding to get Ohio's small and medium-sized manufacturers ready for growth in 2026. Since these assessments jumpstart success, we're offering them for only $500 to allow more companies to reap the benefits.

For a limited time, the Supply Chain Resiliency Assessment available for just $500.

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Ready to Strengthen Your Supply Chain?

Are you ready to identify risks, uncover improvement opportunities, and build a more resilient, efficient supply chain? Schedule your fit call for the Supply Chain Resiliency Assessment by clicking the button below.

Working with a MAGNET Growth Advisor gives your team the opportunity to step back, have honest conversations, and break down silos across procurement, operations, and planning. The more engaged your team is in the process, the more valuable the insights—and the more actionable the roadmap. 

This assessment is designed for companies ready to improve their supply chain performance and committed to acting on what they learn. If that sounds like your team, here’s the link to schedule your call:

MAGNET is committed to keeping your business details confidential. All information you share—your survey results, roadmap discussions, or any correspondence—is proprietary to your company and handled with the utmost care.

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Who is the Supply Chain Resiliency Assessment for? 

This assessment is designed for manufacturing leaders responsible for supply chain, procurement, operations, and continuous improvement. If you:

  • Know your supply chain needs to be stronger—but aren’t sure where the weak spots are
  • Suspect there’s misalignment between planning, sourcing, and production
  • Want to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and stop reacting to every disruption
  • Value the perspective of an experienced advisor who can turn complexity into clarity

Then the Supply Chain Resiliency Assessment is your next step.

Meet the Facilitators

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Bass Khoury

Bass is the Director of Operational Excellence at MAGNET. He has worked with more than 100 Northeast Ohio manufacturing companies on projects such as product and quality systems development and lean manufacturing transformations. Bass is a Six Sigma black belt and received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from CSU and an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Crain's Cleveland named him a "Notable Leader in Consulting" in 2023.

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María Arraiza-Monteux 

María is a supply chain and operational excellence expert with more than 30 years of experience in operations. She has held manufacturing and technology leadership roles at plants across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and France and has managed global supply chains in the chemicals, advanced materials, aerospace, and metals sectors. María is a trusted subcontractor for MAGNET’s Operational Excellence practice. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and numerous professional certifications.

Still Have Questions? 

How much time will this take?

It breaks down this way:

  • You: 20 minutes (likely less) for your fit call, plus another 30 minutes for your intro call
  • Your whole team: 3 hours. 2 hours with MAGNET’s supply chain expert for the facilitated assessment, then another hour together for the final report and roadmap session

We find that most teams are energized to have more internal conversation, especially after the first meeting. 

What if my leadership team isn’t aligned—or too busy to participate?

That’s exactly why this assessment exists. Many manufacturers struggle with getting their planning, procurement, and operations teams aligned.

This process helps uncover those disconnects in a structured, low-lift way—without requiring a big time investment. It also doesn’t tell your team what to do. Instead, it gives you a shared view of your current state and a common language to discuss priorities. Alignment often happens naturally during the reporting session.

How many people from my leadership team should participate?

We recommend at least 3 leaders. This typically includes representation from:

  • Executive Leadership
  • Supply Chain
  • Operations
  • Procurement
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Sales & Marketing
Having fewer than 3 people reduces diversity of input; more than 8 can make it harder to facilitate focused discussion.
What does the report include?
You’ll receive a confidential report showing how your company scores across 10 critical supply chain functions—from forecasting and procurement to risk management and technology.

Through the 5-stage scoring model ranging from siloed operations (Level 1) to fully orchestrated, strategic ecosystems (Level 5), it identifies strengths, vulnerabilities, and practical recommendations for improvement. You’ll also receive a visual maturity model that helps your team understand what “good” looks like across each area.
Is this assessment a sales pitch?

No. The Supply Chain Resiliency Assessment stands alone as a valuable tool for identifying risks and improvement opportunities. You’ll receive a full report, a guided review session, and specific recommendations. You might decide after the assessment that you'd like to engage with MAGNET for support with some of the recommendations, but you might determine that your team is well-suited to tackle those next steps on its own.

Is there a next step to this assessment?

Some companies choose to partner with MAGNET on follow-up supply chain initiatives—like supplier diversification, inventory strategy, or technology adoption. Others use the report internally to guide DIY improvements. Either way, the insights are yours to keep.

Why the discounted price?

MAGNET gets funding from Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership to help Ohio's small and medium-sized manufacturers increase sales, create jobs and generate cost savings through technological innovation, workforce training and improved management practices. This Scaling Up Assessment jumpstarts success, so we're offering it at a discounted price to allow more manufacturers to benefit from it in the summer and fall of 2025.

Who's eligible for the $500 limited-time price?

Manufacturing companies and adjacent industries within MAGNET's service area – 24 counties in Northeast Ohio – as designated by Ohio MEP. 

Move Forward With Confidence

If these statements sound familiar, it’s time to schedule your fit call.

  • You’re not confident your supply chain team is fully aligned or communicating effectively
  • You’re constantly reacting to issues instead of preventing them
  • You know you need to improve sourcing, planning, or inventory—but don’t know where to start
  • You’re ready to work with an experienced advisor to uncover real, actionable opportunities

The Supply Chain Resiliency Assessment— valued at $2,000—is available for just $500 to manufacturers in Northeast Ohio for a limited time.

On the call, we’ll ask you a few quick questions to confirm that your team is a good fit for the assessment and eligible for the discounted price. If you qualify, we’ll get your session scheduled and introduce you to your MAGNET Growth Advisor. It’s that simple.

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