FAQs

What is CONNEX Kansas?

CONNEX is a cloud-based, industry-designed software platform that connects all Manufacturers into a searchable database allowing manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers to quickly post and respond to needs, visualize supply chain risk, search for qualified manufacturers and discover new business opportunities. CONNEX Kansas is the exciting new online tool that puts you deeply into Kansas’ supply chain network and seamlessly integrates with the highly respected Manufacturers Marketplace, sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

What does it cost to access and use CONNEX Kansas?

Because of the powerful support behind this initiative, your access to CONNEX Kansas is being provided at no charge to Kansas manufacturers.

How do I gain access to CONNEX Kansas?

If you are a Kansas manufacturer, you will be able to enter your information HERE to request access. We’ll confirm you’re a qualified manufacturer and provide you with credentials to sign in, update your profile and start using the system. It’s that simple.

What is Manufacturers Marketplace and how does it integrate with CONNEX Kansas?

CONNEX Kansas is designed to seamlessly integrate with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Manufacturers Marketplace, the premier national database platform that connects over 140,000 U.S. manufacturers nationwide. Manufacturers Marketplace is populated with extensive data provided by national associations, state and local partnerships, and companies themselves, resulting in a robust industry connection tool that reduces time, money and supply-chain risk while also strengthening the U.S. Manufacturing Supply Chain. Contact us for more information about registering for Manufacturers Marketplace.

How will CONNEX Kansas help me strengthen my supply chain?

You can find alternate suppliers, view your supply chain visually, highlight single supplier and financial risks within your supply chain, see companies on government blacklists, and more. You can also find suppliers by searching the thousands of state manufacturers and using filters to identify companies with products and services that match your specific needs. For national supply chain connectivity, enroll into Manufacturers Marketplace through CONNEX Kansas and you will have all these features available to you and access to information on over 140,000 listed manufacturers throughout the country.

Does CONNEX™ Kansas allow me to post business needs or find business opportunities?

Yes! With CONNEX Kansas and Manufacturers Marketplace, you can view and post RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, surplus material or equipment lists, and any other type of business need you may have. You can also issue notifications to different network groups within the platform (small businesses, educations institutions, custom lists, etc.) or sign up to receive notifications of important posts from other users.

How do I find Kansas suppliers?

Use CONNEX Kansas to search Kansas manufacturers and use filters to identify companies that best meet your needs. If for any reason you are unable to find just the right supplier in Kansas through CONNEX Kansas, you can easily expand your search nationally by enrolling and seamlessly integrating into Manufacturers Marketplace, the national supply chain connectivity database. Check out our RESOURCES page for recommendations about how to use CONNEX Kansas effectively.

Is my manufacturing information confidential?

Yes. There are three levels of confidentiality for a manufacturer.

1st Level - Publicly accessible information that anyone can locate on your website or through other public sources. Non-members of CONNEX Kansas can see this information.

2nd Level - This data is available only to Kansas manufacturers who are members of CONNEX Kansas. This information will be used to be found by other manufacturers.

3rd Level - Only CONNEX Kansas administrators can see all the information you provide in your profile. And the platform tracks who accessed and when that information is accessed to ensure your data is secure.

I have more unanswered questions.

Please send us an EMAIL with your questions! We will get your questions answered and ensure you are comfortable with this exciting new resource for Kansas manufacturers!