More Sourcing Capability for OEM Purchasing Teams, Without More Headcount

Chapman Smith helps OEMs source raw materials, custom components and finished assemblies through one experienced supply partner. We manage the suppliers, manufacturing, inventory and delivery behind the part so your team can focus on production.

Warsaw, Indiana · Since 1997

100+ Qualified Suppliers

$10M+ in Customer Savings

One Accountable Partner

What We Source and Build

We specialize in sourcing and fabricating critical components for OEM manufacturers across diverse industries.

Aluminum Extrusions

Custom and standard aluminum profiles for structural and decorative applications.

  • •Custom profiles
  • •Anodizing
  • •Cutting & drilling

Steel Tubing & Pipe

Carbon and stainless steel tubing in various gauges and specifications.

  • •Seamless tubing
  • •Welded pipe
  • •Custom bending

Castings

Precision sand and investment castings for complex geometries.

  • •Sand castings
  • •Investment castings
  • •Quality inspection

Flat Rolled Steel

Coil and sheet steel in multiple grades and thicknesses.

  • •Carbon steel
  • •Stainless steel
  • •Specialty alloys

Fabrication Services

Cutting, forming, welding, and finishing to specification.

  • •CNC machining
  • •Welding & assembly
  • •Surface finishing

Value-Added Services

Complete solutions from raw material to finished component.

  • •Inventory management
  • •Just-in-time delivery
  • •Quality assurance

How We Create Value

Our comprehensive approach to sourcing and supply chain management delivers measurable results.

Cost Reduction

We analyze your current supply chain, identify inefficiencies, and negotiate better terms with suppliers. Our goal is to reduce your material costs without compromising quality.

Supply Chain Consolidation

Simplify your vendor management by consolidating multiple suppliers into one trusted partner. We handle the complexity so you can focus on production.

Inventory Optimization

Our stocking programs and just-in-time delivery solutions reduce your working capital requirements while ensuring parts are available when you need them.

Problem Solving

When production challenges arise, we work collaboratively with your team and our manufacturing partners to find practical, cost-effective solutions quickly.

Why Choose Chapman Smith

We bring expertise, reliability, and measurable results to every partnership.

One Accountable Partner

Instead of managing a long list of suppliers, manage one. We consolidate suppliers, find alternate sources, reduce administrative work and take responsibility for delivery.

Reduce Production Costs

We review materials, components, suppliers, and manufacturing processes to uncover measurable savings without sacrificing quality or reliability.

Improve Availability & Lead Times

We provide stocking and inventory programs that support dependable delivery, reduce working-capital pressure, and help prevent production disruptions.

Solve Production Challenges

We work with customers and manufacturing partners to identify bottlenecks, improve part designs, evaluate alternate processes, and find practical solutions to difficult production problems.

Who We Work Best With

We partner with companies that value quality, reliability, and strategic sourcing.

Private Equity Portfolio Companies

Purchased cost reduction that shows up in margin.

Start-Ups and New Products

Start small and scale with us into production.

Growing OEMs

Sourcing capacity without adding headcount.

Lean Purchasing Teams

One point of contact instead of many suppliers.

Supply Chain Changes

Keep production running through a transition.

Tail Spend

Hand off the small vendors and hard-to-find parts.

A Better Way to Source

Our proven process ensures you get the right parts at the right price, every time.

1

Understand Your Needs

We conduct a thorough analysis of your requirements, production challenges, and sourcing objectives.

2

Identify Opportunities

Our network of suppliers and manufacturing partners helps us uncover cost savings and efficiency gains.

3

Develop Solutions

We create tailored sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and reliability for your specific needs.

4

Implement & Manage

Our process doesn't end once we've found a solution. We constantly review our options to ensure you are receiving the best results.