## **Supplier Growth & Incentives**

## We Don’t Just Send You Jobs — We Build With You.

## **Empowering Supplier Growth Through Strategic Incentives**

At Trustbridge, we believe the best supplier relationships are partnerships — not transactions. That’s why we’ve created a supplier engagement model that rewards consistency, excellence, and contribution to the broader growth of our platform.

If you’re looking for more than just short-term work, and want to grow alongside a sourcing partner who values your role in the ecosystem, **our Supplier Growth & Incentive Programs are built for you**.

We don’t just talk about long-term alignment — we back it up with real opportunity, including access to premium projects, deeper customer relationships, and even **phantom equity participation in the future growth of Trustbridge**.

## **What Supplier Growth Looks Like at Trustbridge**

### **Consistent Job Flow**

We monitor supplier performance and customer feedback on every project. Shops that deliver high-quality parts, communicate well, and hit deadlines are prioritized for future projects — especially for repeat customers and high-value accounts.

- More matches with projects in your specialty
- Faster access to RFQs with shorter timelines
- Early inclusion in pilot production and NPI builds
- Preference for complex or multi-part assemblies

[Book a Meeting](https://book.vulcury.com/#/trustbridge15)

### **Preferred Supplier Status**

Top-performing suppliers can be added to **customer-specific approved vendor lists** managed by Trustbridge. These relationships often yield steady workstreams, improved forecasting, and the opportunity to become a de facto production partner.

- Embedded in customer workflow through Trustbridge
- Option to receive blanket POs or volume forecasts
- Co-branded case studies or project spotlights (optional)
- Strategic alignment with Trustbridge account managers

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### **Access to Premium Projects**

As we grow, so does the quality and scale of projects we handle — from multi-thousand-unit production runs to multi-process subassemblies with tight tolerance and regulatory requirements.

High-performing suppliers may be invited to:

- Join closed RFQ cycles for enterprise accounts
- Participate in large BOM project bids
- Serve as an anchor supplier in regional sourcing strategies
- Offer integrated services (e.g., machining + finishing + kitting)

[Book a Meeting](https://book.vulcury.com/#/trustbridge15)

## **Phantom Equity Participation (Incentive Pool)**

Select suppliers may be invited to participate in our **phantom equity incentive program** — a way to share in the upside of the Trustbridge platform as it grows.

**Here’s how it works:**

- Phantom equity grants are awarded based on contribution to platform growth
- This may include: project volume, referral of other qualified suppliers, technical collaboration, customer retention, or service expansion
- Phantom equity holders do not own shares, but are entitled to a share of the proceeds in the event of:
  - A sale of the Trustbridge business
  - A dividend distribution from profits
  - Other liquidity events tied to business performance
- Grants vest over time and are performance-based
- Grants are awarded at the discretion of the Trustbridge leadership team to a select group of partners demonstrating exceptional alignment and value

This structure enables our most engaged partners to benefit not just from job flow — but from the long-term value they help us create.

[Submit a Form](https://forms.zohopublic.com/vulcury/form/TrustbridgeDesignProjectRequest/formperma/mttuy6c3khFz1eOH_fYTt8Y09x-TJPUZKvbQimG1UM8)

### **Supplier Referral Program**

Do you know other shops that deliver like you do? We offer bonuses to suppliers who introduce high-quality vendors who get approved and successfully complete projects.

- Cash bonuses or project credits for successful referrals
- Ability to build your own ecosystem within Trustbridge (e.g., trusted finishers, material providers, etc.)
- Shared opportunities for integrated quoting on multi-step projects

[Book a Meeting](https://book.vulcury.com/#/trustbridge15)

## **How to Qualify for Incentives**

We evaluate supplier contribution based on a mix of:

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| **Volume Contribution →** Number and size of projects successfully completed<br>On-Time Delivery → Meeting lead times and milestone updates<br>**Quality Performance** → Low rejection rates and strong customer feedback<br>Responsiveness → Fast, clear communication throughout project lifecycle<br>Collaboration →  Willingness to co-develop solutions and share feedback<br>**Platform Advocacy →** Referring new customers or suppliers, co-marketing, etc<br>You don’t need to check every box to qualify — but we’re always looking for signs that a supplier is invested in our mutual success. |

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## **Why We Built This Model**

We’re not just building a network — we’re building a company that depends on its supply chain to win. That means:

- Prioritizing relationships, not one-off jobs
- Investing in the long-term success of our top partners
- Sharing the value we create — not just capturing it

When our suppliers win, **we all win**

[Learn More](https://book.vulcury.com/#/trustbridge15)

## **Want to Grow With Trustbridge?**  ​Whether you’re just getting started with us or have already delivered multiple projects, we’d love to help you take the next step — and explore whether you’re a fit for preferred status or phantom equity incentives.

[Submit a Suppliers Request](https://zfrmz.com/lvZ3o6VkTBr0G9df6Nim)

[Book a Call with the Trustbridge Team](https://book.vulcury.com/#/trustbridge15)

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[More on 3D Printing Service](https://www.trustbridge.pro/manufacturing-services/3d-printing-service)

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[More on Sheet Metal Service](https://www.trustbridge.pro/manufacturing-services/sheet-metal-fabrication)

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[More on Plastic Injection Molding Service](https://www.trustbridge.pro/manufacturing-services/plastic-injection-molding-service)