What is Top Shops Sourcing?
More than just a sourcing database, Top Shops is a free sales and marketing tool that helps American job shops and contract manufacturers connect with sourcing, purchasing and procurement professionals looking to source parts and products from an exclusive and qualified list of American manufacturers.
“We ended up winning about a five year contract just solely through the exposure we received from the Top Shops program”
Matt Wardle, President, JD Machine – Top Shops Honoree and Top Shops Sourcing Founding Partner
What makes Top Shops Sourcing Different?
Top Shops is founded in data and focused on strengthening the American manufacturing supply chain. Alongside traditional sourcing criteria like processes and industries, Top Shops focuses on performance and features categories that more accurately reflect a shop's expertise, culture and values. This makes it easier for sourcing and procurement professionals to find the right shops and it makes it easier for shops to tell their story. Also, the Top Shops benchmarking program helps shops improve their competitiveness by focusing on operational and business improvement.
Who is Top Shops For?
The simple answer? Top Shops is for US manufacturing. It's a platform that connects highly qualified, capable job shops and contract manufacturers with companies that understand the value of manufacturing their parts and products locally with quality US companies. If you are a buyer or seller of machined parts, Top Shops is for you!
GETTING STARTED WITH TOP SHOPS
FOR SUPPLIERSIf you are a job shop or contract manufacturer looking to promote your machining business, learn how to get listed, update your listing and get the most from Top Shops.
Visit TopShops to Review or Create Your Listing |
FOR BUYERSIf you are looking for manufacturers to help you produce parts or products, get tips for using Top Shops to connect with a highly qualified, highly capable group of potential shops -
Get Your Free MyTopShops Account |
TOP SHOPS SOURCING TEAM
Please use the "Suppliers" or "Buyers" Contact Forms below for general Top Shops Sourcing inquiries or don't hesitate to reach out directly to a Top Shops Team member if you have a specific question for Dave, Steve, Ellen, or Matt.
DAVE NECESSARY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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STEVE KLINE, JR.
CHIEF DATA OFFICER |
ELLEN DURCHOOLZ
SHOWROOMS + EVENTS |
MATT GILMORE
PARTNERSHIPS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this related to the Top Shops Survey?
Yes! For more than 10 years, we've been helping shops better understand and improve their business through the annual Top Shops Survey. With Top Shops Sourcing, we want to take that a step further by helping shops grow their business by introducing their performance and production expertise to an audience of active procurement, sourcing and purchasing professionals
How much does Top Shops Sourcing cost?
The Top Shops Sourcing platform is free for qualified buyers and for suppliers. Buyers are requested to complete a short registration form to create their MyTopShops account. Suppliers are requested to complete a current year Top Shops survey in order to start their listing.
How do I get my shop listed on Top Shops Sourcing?
First, make sure your company is not already listed. If it is not, complete the Top Shops survey. All Top Shops Sourcing data comes from the annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey.
How long is my listing active?
Once you complete the survey and review and approve your listing, you're all set. However, in order to be keep your data current, be considered for annual Top Shops recognition and exercise continuous improvement, we ask that companies complete the survey once a year.
What is included with my Top Shops Listing
As a Top Shops Sourcing participant, you'll receive all the benefits that come along with completing the Top Shops survey - including your own Top Shops report. In addition, you'll receive a Top Shops Sourcing showroom where you can include information about your company including contact information, key contacts, production categories and capabilities. We also have enhanced showroom options that enable you to add photos, graphics, videos, downloadable pieces of content and more.