NORAMARK Practical Use-Cases

These are a few practical scenarios that illustrate the ways that manufacturers can use our system and why they may want Tier 1 over Tier 2, etc. It also covers some more complex use-cases such as service providers, creating a trade org to manage a network, and more.

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Scenario 1: New Service Provider Joining the Network as a Manufacturer

Goal: A business offering specialized manufacturing services wants to join NORAMARK and expand their client base.

Steps:

1. User Registration: Sign up as a user on NORAMARK.com with your professional email.
2. Create Manufacturer Profile: Complete your Manufacturer Profile, detailing services, products, and US manufacturing credentials. Choose “Service Provider” as your category.
3. Select Membership Tier: Review the detailed pricing and features document provided on the website.
   1. Verification: Submit required referrals (e.g., invoice confirmation, certifications) to qualify for Tier 1 or Tier 2.
   2. Remember, if you want invite codes, you’ll need to be Tier 1.
4. Activate Subscription: Choose the appropriate subscription tier and activate.
5. Network Expansion: Obtain an invite code (if Tier 1) to share with existing trusted partners or clients to quickly expand your trusted network.
6. Optional: If Tier 2, you can create your own Organization and invite Manufacturers to join that, instead (since you won’t have invite codes as a Tier 2). The manufacturers that join your organization can elect to be Tier 1, 2, or 3.
   1. This creates a lower trust network than if you join as Tier 1 and use Tier 2 invite codes
   2. But it does enable you to create a group that you can communicate with.

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Scenario 2: Existing Manufacturer Inviting Partners

Goal: A Tier 1 manufacturer aims to quickly onboard trusted vendors or partners onto NORAMARK to streamline communication and collaboration.

Steps:

1. Generate Invite Code: From your NORAMARK Manufacturer dashboard, get your unique invite code.
2. Invite Partners: Share invite code directly with trusted vendors via email or your preferred communication channel.
3. Partner Sign-up: Invited partners use the code upon registration, automatically associating them within your network and streamlining their verification.
4. Immediate Network Visibility: Invited manufacturers quickly appear in your network, facilitating immediate secure communication and collaboration.
5. Remember:
   1. Your reputation is on the line as well, so only invite highly-principled US Manufacturers.
   2. The Manufacturers that you invite, if they join as Tier 1, will also have invitation codes to share with their partners which will further increase the size of your own network. The rising tide raises all boats.

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Scenario 3: Subscription & Onboarding for Multiple Businesses

Goal: An industry expert wants subscriptions for their multiple businesses and to introduce their existing professional network to NORAMARK.

Steps:

1. Initial User Registration: Register a primary user account.
2. Add Manufacturer Entities: Create your first Manufacturer profile.
   1. We don’t yet support separate multiple Manufacturer profiles for one user in our application although the back-end does support it.
   2. If this is important for you to have multiple manufacturers set up for one user, reach out to us via email and we’ll do it for you (feature will be added in a few weeks)
3. Select Appropriate Tiers: Choose tiers according to the verification level and desired features for each business entity.
4. Verification: Provide required verification documents or references for each entity.
5. Whitepaper and Pricing: Access and share the latest NORAMARK whitepaper and the comprehensive features & pricing guide available on the website.
6. Invite Professional Network: Generate invite code and distribute within your professional network, quickly establishing your connected ecosystem.

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Scenario 4: Enhancing Visibility and Trust

Goal: A Tier 3 Manufacturer seeks to boost their visibility and trust within the NORAMARK community.

Steps:

1. Engage Proactively: Participate in public forums and attend NORAMARK events.
2. Complete Successful Transactions: Secure and fulfill contracts with Tier 1 or Tier 2 manufacturers. Get feedback, submit these as referrals through the User Console.
3. Positive Feedback: Encourage satisfied business partners to leave positive reviews and ratings, boosting your Trust Score.
4. Monitor Progress: Regularly check your improved Trust Score and pursue opportunities to move up tiers.

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How NORAMARK Works

NORAMARK connects trusted US manufacturers through a transparent, relationship-driven platform designed to enhance trust, simplify collaboration, and strengthen US manufacturing.

Entities and Relationships:

Super Patriots

• Invite-only elite group of up to 10 exemplary US manufacturers.
• Establish trust guidelines and standards.
• Advise Noramark, Inc. on critical trust-related decisions (e.g., admission criteria).

Manufacturers

Tier 1 Manufacturers:

• Verified through three referrals or invited directly by a Super Patriot.
• Maximum visibility, messaging, and networking privileges.

Tier 2 Manufacturers:

• Require one referral or an invitation from a Tier 1.
• Moderate visibility and network-building privileges.
• Upgrade to Tier 1 possible with additional verification.

Tier 3 Manufacturers:

• No initial referrals required.
• Limited visibility (not searchable).
• Communication primarily through Trade Organization affiliation.
• Can improve Trust Score through positive interactions.

Trade Organizations

• Professional groups manufacturers join.
• Provide exclusive calendars and private forums.
• Facilitate connections and information sharing.

Trade Schools

• Free for public institutions.
• Manufacturers use for talent sourcing and internships.
• Eligible manufacturers offer factory tours to students.

Users

• Individuals managing or affiliated with Manufacturers or Trade Organizations.
• Roles include Owners, Administrators, Employees, Members, or Students.
• Some users engage purely for calendar events or forum participation.

Key Concepts

Trust Score

• Score from 0-100 reflecting adherence to US manufacturing standards.
• Influenced by verified referrals, successful transactions, and community feedback.
• Higher scores increase opportunities and trustworthiness.

Networks

• Automatically formed via referrals, invitations, or Trade Organization memberships.
• Facilitate efficient discovery of trusted partners.
• Maintain supply chain confidentiality.

Badges

• Visual symbols of engagement and achievement.
• Awarded for milestones, event attendance, and community involvement.
• Prominently displayed on manufacturer profiles.

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Detailed Comparison of Manufacturer Tiers

Level	System-wide Search	Messaging	Network Visibility	Manufacturer Research	Forums	Calendar	LinkForge
Tier 1	Highest ranking	Message anyone; control message privacy	See entire network; direct messaging Invite code for Tier 2	View affiliated Users' names	Private Tier 1 & Tier 2 forums	Private & public calendar posting	Request & auto-pair interns/mentees
Tier 2	Visible in search	Message via Manufacturer profile if allowed	See network size only. No invite codes	View and follow Manufacturers	Private Tier 2 forums	Public calendar; private invites	Receive mentor invites; mentee auto-pair
Tier 3	Not visible	Receive messages only	No network visibility. No invite codes	Follow Manufacturer profiles	General forums	Public calendar; Org-invite only	Not eligible

A Visual Overview

Only for the daring....

@George_Bain Awesome to have you here George! I really like that you're bridging the old guard and the next generation of manufacturing. Not a lot of folks in that space.

I also love making cool stuff. Software, like NORAMARK, but also physical things like the old wooden boat I restored.

Welcome!

NORAMARK's focus is on B2B although all of us are also consumers of retail goods. I'm curious, when you want to buy US-made clothes, furniture, shoes, electronics, etc. for your home, where do you check first?

@Robert_Beecher Speaking of getting Gen Z on board, we are honored to have @Lucas_Pacheco from Hawthorne Academies School of Manufacturing and Engineering here. He is always looking for factories in Southern California to tour with his students. And of course, they are producing the next generation of manufacturers and engineers.

Welcome @Robert_Beecher !

For the new folks out there please introduce yourselves, don't be shy. Tell us why you're here and what you're interested in. We'd love to hear from you!

Seems insane considering the weight and bulk of shipping these, not to mention the number of steel foundries in the US. This is why we need tariffs!

This is super cool. Really enjoyed reading it!

I hear so much noise around labor in manufacturing and I'm curious what ground-truth is.

Is it hard to find people to work for you?

If so, is it specialized / experienced people, or general entry-level?

Does pay make a huge difference (i.e. are people saying no to jobs because of pay)?

Would love to hear your experience.

@Kyle_Rahe Welcome aboard! Congrats on your new business! This is a great place to make strong connections with our US Manufacturing businesses.

Welcome aboard @Mark_Coxon !

We're working with @Lucas_Pacheco to get a very cool high school onboard. They have a program to teach manufacturing classes, located in California.

@Dale_Kornuta said in Introduce Yourself!:

Hello all. Dale with the Workshop of Excellence LLC. joining the team. Really excited to assist in any way our small operation can help re-shore our industries and make connections.

Welcome aboard!! We're thrilled to have you here.

What do you think about materials cost as well as the role that automation could play for labor cost?

@Smitchz_ said in Introduce Yourself!:

I’m Sonia. I travel to China and tour their shops/manufacturing factory /technical training there. I think if we are making stuff in the US we have a lot to learn from China, since they have been doing it forever.

Hi Sonia, I've traveled quite a bit to China as well. Their capacity is impressive. However, it's important to remember that they didn't really start to industrialize until the late 1960s, early 1970s. Here in the US we've been doing it since the 1770s, and earlier.

I do think we need to re-learn the importance of building at home and we need to prioritize energy cost and materials costs... this is how China has really gotten ahead. I see a lot of the right things happening.

Out of curiosity, what brings you to China to tour factories?

Welcome aboard John and Feeding Concepts Inc! We're thrilled to have you and can't wait to see some videos of your machines!

Welcome @Dennis_Delgado !

I’ve been reflecting lately on the critical role of trust within manufacturing networks. While not entirely new, trust-based networks have historically proven essential — private material trade societies such as the American Iron and Steel Institute and exclusive automotive trade organizations like the Automotive Industry Action Group have long used trust as their operational backbone. These organizations intuitively understood that high trust directly translates into superior performance, efficient collaboration, and ultimately, competitive advantage.

Yet, despite the proven value of trust, what’s notably absent — especially on a larger scale — is a structured approach to systematically cultivating and sustaining trust. This significant gap is precisely why we’re building NORAMARK.

Enhancing ERP Capabilities, Not Replacing Them
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are sophisticated, powerful, and undeniably essential for internal operational excellence. Modern ERP systems increasingly incorporate external supply-chain data, vendor management, and collaborative tools. However, their fundamental design remains primarily inward-looking, optimizing internal processes within individual enterprises. Supply chains, on the other hand, extend far beyond a single organization’s boundaries — they are expansive, interconnected ecosystems reliant on external relationships and strategic alignment across multiple stakeholders.

Addressing the Trust Gap
The true competitive edge of a supply chain emerges from meaningful relationships, mutual trust, and alignment with broader strategic objectives — particularly national industrial goals. Historically, cultivating these essential relationships relied heavily on slow-building personal experiences — trade show encounters, networking events, or extensive online searches. The result has often been slow progress, limited by the speed at which meaningful personal connections could be formed.

The Power of Social Graphs in Manufacturing
At NORAMARK, our solution leverages the structured precision of social graphs combined with the controlled environment of a private trade ecosystem. A social graph mathematically models relationships as nodes (companies or individuals) connected by edges (representing interactions). This method enables quantifiable, analyzable, and transparent insights into trust dynamics across the entire network. By explicitly encoding relationship data, NORAMARK complements ERP systems by adding a measurable external dimension to supply-chain trust management.
Structured, Objective Trust Management

NORAMARK employs a clearly defined, objective tiering system:

Tier 1: Members consistently demonstrate exceptional commitment to quality, reliability, and alignment with national manufacturing objectives. This tier reflects quantifiable, transparent metrics verified through consistent performance.

Tier 2: Members who are trustworthy and competent, though holding slightly lower trust ratings due to shorter operational histories or smaller operational scales. Membership advancement criteria are explicit and data-driven.

Non-Trustworthy: Members identified by objective performance metrics as consistently failing to uphold established standards or mission objectives. Isolation from key communications and marketplace interactions occurs automatically based on clearly defined criteria, minimizing administrative overhead.

Governance
Scalable, Transparent, and Sustainable
NORAMARK’s trust framework is anchored by an initial group of ten distinguished manufacturers — our “Super Patriot Founding Partners.” These industry leaders embody exceptional integrity and demonstrate deep commitment to reshoring and reinforcing the strength of U.S. manufacturing. Their leadership sets clear, measurable benchmarks, ensuring the network remains aligned with explicit national goals. While intentionally small and stable, governance roles are clearly defined and successors are selected transparently, ensuring long-term sustainability and minimal complexity.

NORAMARK as Complementary National Resource Planning (NRP)

Ultimately, NORAMARK creates a dynamic, continuously evolving network explicitly aligned with clear, measurable U.S. Industrial Policy goals. Unlike ERP’s inward focus, NORAMARK provides an explicit external layer that enhances and complements ERP capabilities, enabling secure, high-trust external collaboration and relationship-building at scale. In many ways, it can be seen as a complementary National Resource Planning (NRP) system or an operating system supporting a revitalized industrial policy.

Trust in manufacturing transcends reputation alone — it’s the engine powering innovation, scalability, and resilience. By systematically measuring, managing, and leveraging trust externally, NORAMARK isn’t merely beneficial for individual businesses; it’s essential for revitalizing and sustaining American industrial strength.

Hi I'm Andrew Kornuta and I'm the founder and CTO of Noramark, Inc. I'm based in NYC which used to be the manufacturing powerhouse of North America. I would love to see it reindustrialized at some point, there's some amazing infrastructure here. I love learning from our customers and I love building a product that is mission-driven and all about accelerating US Manufacturing. I grew up building things and my father and grandfather had us in the shop all the time. I'm passionate about building and even though my professional focus has been software, I love all manner of building. Fun fact, my grandfather helped to put Disneyland (in Anaheim) together, re-assembling many of the rides that Walt Disney brought from the World Fair.