What MES does

MES Inc. is a privately-held, founder-owned global supply chain management and outsourced manufacturing company headquartered in Lewis Center, Ohio, and operating as a subsidiary of Metrics Holdings. Founded in 2007 by Hiten Shah, the company provides Fortune 500 industrial OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with end-to-end supply chain services including multi-region component sourcing (China, India, Vietnam, Mexico, Europe), precision manufacturing coordination across die casting, forging, extrusion, CNC machining, and investment casting, USMCA-compliant nearshoring in Mexico, and warehousing with JIT delivery from facilities on three continents. MES reports managing over 1,500 aluminum die cast components and 599+ qualified suppliers in Vietnam alone, with claimed 20-55% cost savings versus domestic US sourcing and 99% on-time delivery from Ohio warehouse operations.

The company's technology stack includes proprietary platforms developed over more than a decade: MESH Works (a multi-tenant SaaS product for RFQ, APQP, supplier relationship, and quality management with 1,000+ factories onboarded across 12 countries), Metrics Portal (supplier communication and PO management), MESH SRM and MESH QMS modules, a mobile quality reporting app, and SensrTrx/GoMingo manufacturing analytics integrations. SAP B-1 ERP has been rolled out across six countries. The Metrics Works subsidiary operates a CNC machining facility in Saltillo, Mexico, using AI, IoT, and cloud computing for precision production.

Business model combines project-based professional services for supply chain management and sourcing coordination with managed services margin on manufactured components delivered through global supplier networks, plus warehousing/fulfillment fees. The MESH Works SaaS product introduces a subscription recurring revenue stream external to MES's traditional services. GTM is exclusively direct-to-OEM enterprise field sales with dedicated program teams (supply chain specialist plus planner per customer) and is bootstrapped/self-financed since inception with no external venture investment. Named enterprise customers span Eaton, Honda, BorgWarner, Siemens, ZF Group, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Emerson, Acuity Brands, Hubbell, Donaldson Hy-Pro, SPX Flow, Baxter, and Harbinger across automotive/EV, electrical/power, lighting, construction/agriculture, robotics, and medical device verticals.

Name

MES

Legal name

MES, Inc.

Website

https://mesinc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MES is a privately-held global supply chain management and outsourced manufacturing company serving Fortune 500 industrial OEMs with multi-region sourcing, precision manufacturing, USMCA nearshoring, warehousing, and JIT delivery across automotive, electrical, lighting, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewis Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Supply Chain Management & Global Sourcing Services: MES manages global supply chains for North American OEMs, sourcing components from India, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Mexico, handling the entire outsourced manufacturing process. Revenue is generated through service fees for supply chain management, sourcing coordination, quality oversight, and logistics coordination.
2. Precision Manufacturing (Die Casting, Forgings, CNC Machining, Extrusions, Investment Casting): MES coordinates manufacturing across its global supplier network and proprietary manufacturing operations in Mexico (Saltillo) and the US, earning revenue from the markup/profit margin on manufactured components delivered to customers. Manufacturing capabilities span 50–4,400 ton press range with tolerances to ±0.005 inches.
3. Warehousing, JIT Delivery & Inventory Management: MES operates warehouses in Ohio and Mexico providing inventory programs, just-in-time fulfillment, buffer inventory, and post-production services (rework, kitting, sub-assembly, packaging). Revenue generated through warehousing fees and margin on inventory management services.
4. Nearshoring Solutions: USMCA-compliant nearshoring in Mexico paired with US warehouse inventory gives customers speed and trade compliance. MES earns revenue from nearshoring coordination fees and manufacturing margin.
5. Software / Technology Platform Licensing: MESH Works, a SaaS product derived from MES's internal platforms, is offered to external companies to manage RFQs, supplier relationships, and quality processes. Revenue model based on SaaS subscription/licensing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MES Inc. is a global supply chain management and contract manufacturing company that sources, manufactures, and delivers precision metal components (die castings, forgings, extrusions, CNC-machined parts, investment castings) for Fortune 500 industrial OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It manages end-to-end outsourced manufacturing from RFQ through last-mile delivery across a global supplier network spanning China, India, Vietnam, Mexico, and Europe, with USMCA-compliant nearshoring, on-site quality engineering, and warehousing plus just-in-time delivery on three continents.

Product overview

MES Inc. operates as a global supply chain management company offering a portfolio of solutions including MES Inc. (core supply chain management), MESH Works (cloud-based sourcing/procurement/quality platform), and Metrics Works (CNC machining manufacturing facilities). The ecosystem also includes proprietary software modules like Metrics Portal, MESH SRM, and MESH QMS. MES Inc. manages over 1,500 die cast components across a global supplier network spanning China, Mexico, India, Vietnam, and Europe, providing end-to-end services from component sourcing through just-in-time delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metrics Works: CNC machining operations in Saltillo, Mexico using advanced AI, IoT, and cloud computing technologies for precision manufacturing
• MESH Works
• Metrics Charitable Trust
• MESH Platform
• Metrics Portal

Products and services

• MES Global Sourcing Global sourcing service that connects North American OEMs with ISO-certified manufacturers in India, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Mexico for precision components, leveraging a multi-region dual-sourcing strategy to deliver best-in-class delivery metrics through disruptions such as Covid, tariffs, and shipping container crises.
• MES Supply Chain Management End-to-end supply chain management including supplier onboarding on the Metrics Portal, communications on purchase order acknowledgment, change dates and quantities, issue escalation, proactive late-shipment flagging, and lead time optimization across five phases (supplier manufacturing, in-country transportation, ocean transportation, trucking, last-mile delivery).
• MES Nearshoring Solutions USMCA-compliant nearshoring services through committed manufacturing partners in Mexico, combined with MES's own US warehousing, light manufacturing and assembly, and CNC machining capabilities to provide cost-optimal alternative to offshore sourcing.
• MES Precision Manufacturing Precision manufacturing services spanning die casting, CNC machining, extrusions, investment casting, and forging with press range from 50 to 4,400 tons and tolerances to ±0.005 inches, coordinated across MES's global supplier network and proprietary manufacturing operations in Mexico and the US.
• MES Warehousing & JIT Delivery Warehousing, inventory management, and just-in-time (JIT) delivery services from facilities in Ohio, Mexico (Apodaca and Ciudad Juárez), and Poland, including buffer inventory, post-production services (rework, kitting, sub-assembly, packaging), and 99% on-time delivery performance from Ohio warehouse operations.
• MES Quality Management Services Quality management services including on-site quality engineering at supplier facilities, PPAP and APQP management, mobile quality reporting applications, and proactive issue resolution to catch quality issues in the manufacturing country before goods arrive in the US. MES is ISO 9001:2015 certified since 2009 and partners with IATF 16949 certified suppliers for automotive programs.
• MESH Works (SaaS Platform) Cloud-based SaaS platform offering global sourcing, procurement, supplier relationship management (SRM), and quality management system (QMS) capabilities. Enables buyers to manage RFQs, APQP, procurement, and supplier relationships through a centralized platform with supplier database including audits, videos, and certifications. Onboarded over 1,000 factories across 12 countries.
• Metrics Works (CNC Machining) Precision CNC machining operations specializing in components from castings, forgings, and bar stock, located strategically in Saltillo, Mexico. The facilities use advanced AI, IoT, and cloud computing technologies to serve industrial and automotive clients with fast, reliable production.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20–55% manufacturing cost savings versus domestic US sourcing
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Metrics HoldingsflagshipOthersMetrics Holdings is the parent company of MES, Metrics Works, and MESH Works. MES is a full-service provider specializing in global sourcing, supply chain management, precision manufacturing, and nearshoring solutions. Metrics Works operates CNC machining facilities in Saltillo, Mexico using AI, IoT, and cloud computing. MESH Works is a SaaS platform for global sourcing, procurement, and quality management. All entities operate under shared leadership of Hiten Shah.
• Cactus CreativescoreTechnology or IntegrationCactus Creatives collaborated with MES to develop the MVP of the MESH platform and conduct initial market testing for the SaaS product.
• Science SoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationScience Soft partnered with MES to develop the MESH platform MVP and conduct initial market testing of the SaaS product for sourcing and quality management.
• Logiciel TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationLogiciel Technologies collaborated with MES on developing the MESH platform MVP and initial market testing phase.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Jabil: Major global contract manufacturer offering design, engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing services across automotive, industrial, and energy end-markets. Provides competing supply chain orchestration and component sourcing at enterprise scale.
• Sanmina: Global integrated manufacturing solutions provider with capabilities spanning sourcing, supply chain management, and precision manufacturing for industrial, automotive, and communications OEMs. Competes with MES across multiple end-markets.
• Benchmark Electronics: Larger public contract manufacturer providing engineering, global sourcing, and manufacturing services across industrial, aerospace, and automotive end-markets. Overlapping capabilities and customer profiles, but at significantly greater scale.
• Flex Ltd (Flextronics): One of the largest global contract manufacturers with extensive manufacturing footprint across Asia, Mexico, and Europe serving automotive, industrial, and electronics OEMs. Direct competitor on sourcing and manufacturing services, but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Kimball Electronics: Global contract manufacturing services provider serving automotive, industrial, and medical end-markets. Operates its own manufacturing facilities and supply chain solutions, closely paralleling MES's model of combined manufacturing services and global sourcing.
• SigmaTron International: US-based contract manufacturer providing global sourcing, supply chain management, and electronic manufacturing services to industrial OEMs. Direct comparable in business model and customer base, though more focused on electronics assembly.
• IEC Electronics: Smaller public US-based contract manufacturer offering global sourcing, supply chain management, and precision manufacturing services. Similar mid-market positioning serving industrial and aerospace/defense customers.

Emerging players

• Resilinc: Supply chain risk management and supplier mapping SaaS platform. Adjacent competitor to MESH Works in digitizing global supply chains, though more focused on risk analytics than MES's RFQ/quality workflow tools.

Others

• GEP Worldwide: Procurement and supply chain consulting and software provider. While broader than MES, it competes in the sourcing and supplier management services space, particularly for global indirect and direct procurement transformation.
• Source Intelligence: Supply chain compliance and supplier management software provider serving manufacturers needing component and supplier traceability. Adjacent enabler competing with the supplier relationship management aspects of MESH Works.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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