Guides & templates.
The MNFG directory desk maintains a living library of buyer and supplier playbooks. Request a copy of any guide and we'll route the latest version to your inbox.
Sourcing playbooks
Step-by-step guides for buyers and procurement teams sourcing new U.S. suppliers.
- Request guideSourcing AS9100 aerospace suppliers
What to look for, what to ask, and what to verify before issuing a first PO to an aerospace shop.
- Request guideReshoring playbook (12 steps)
Moving offshore work back to verified U.S. shops without disrupting production.
- Request guideHow to read a verification record
A field-by-field walkthrough of an mnfg.org listing — what each label means and where the data comes from.
- Request guideBuilding a supplier shortlist
How sourcing teams turn a directory search into a vetted 3-5 shop shortlist in a single afternoon.
RFQ & quoting templates
Plug-and-play templates buyers and suppliers can use to standardize the RFQ flow.
- Request guideRFQ template (PDF / DOCX)
The format verified members prefer to receive — material, qty, tolerances, finish, dates, certifications.
- Request guideQuote response template (supplier)
Structured quote layout that includes setup, unit pricing, NRE, and lead time so buyers can compare apples to apples.
- Request guideFirst-article inspection (FAI) checklist
What to require on the first part of a new job, and how to evaluate it.
Supplier operator guides
Practical playbooks for verified members who want to convert directory traffic into real business.
- Request guideWriting a capability statement buyers actually read
The 1-page format primes and procurement officers expect. Covers NAICS, certifications, equipment, and past performance.
- Request guidePricing RFQs without losing your shirt
Margin frameworks for jobbing shops in 2026 — covering labor, machine rate, overhead, and material markup.
- Request guideGetting found by aerospace buyers
What AS9100, NADCAP, and ITAR actually signal — and what they cost in time and money.
- Request guideQuoting for medical device work
ISO 13485 expectations and what to document on every job.
Verified members can request custom buyer-facing capability sheets and directory data extracts.