Supply Chain Database and Mapping System

• Online access at www.glwn.org
• Search by 86 unique wind specialties or 76 individual component and systems categories
• Search by Company Name
• Search by Active or Emerging supplier status
• GIS location mapping
• Supplier website link
• Over 1,000 manufacturers currently registered

 

Supplier Referrals

• Supplier selection based on OEM provided supplier criteria, specific components or commodity groups (e.g. fabricators, > $10m in sales, ISO certified, certified welders, parts < 600lbs, etc.)
• Customized listings of GLWN qualified suppliers
• Company name, qualifying description, contact name, and other information
• Prioritized based on OEM requirements and GLWN recommendations

 

OEM/Supplier Sourcing Event

• One-on-one private OEM meetings with potential suppliers
• Supplier selection based on OEM-provided supplier criteria, specific components, or commodity groups
• Preliminary listing of GLWN qualified suppliers reviewed by OEM
• Scheduling and logistics managed by GLWN
  • 45 minute appointments
  • Average 10 appointments per day, per OEM representative
• Potential suppliers briefed on OEM requirements
• Supplier follow-up as requested by OEM

 

Results

“In late 2009, we asked GLWN to assist us with identifying and evaluating wind gearbox repair companies within the network who could partner with our national Wind services division. Throughout the process, we found GLWN to be very informative about their member companies, and they took an active role in representing our interests while researching firms that would best fit our business model. We are grateful for their support and look forward to a continued relationship with GLWN.”

Rev1 Wind Division, Rev1 Power Services, Inc., Brandon, FL

“For Kenersys Europe, German turbine manufacturer exploring new markets, it is important to have powerful partners in sourcing the components for its two turbine types K82 2,0MW and K100 2,5MW. Evaluating the US market the Great Lake Wind Network website really is a powerful tool! Instead of spending hours for the identification process you just need seconds to identify potential partners – the GIS Mapping is a high light and very useful to get the relevant data of potential partners: Just select the state and the kind of wind turbine components and you will get a good overview of potential partners. And also the roads, rails and harbours to ship components. Very professional!”

Valérie Maniquant, Vice President Supply Chain, Kenersys Europe GmbH

For more information, contact Patrick Fullenkamp at PFullenkamp@glwn.org or 216.920.1956.