Communication/Outreach

The Postal Service works closely with trade and industry associations, government agencies, and business development and purchasing organizations to exchange information on methods, initiatives, and processes to identify sources of supply. This enables supplying professionals, purchase card users, and other Postal Service personnel to effectively identify potential suppliers to meet Postal Service needs.

When appropriate, the Postal Service:

• Conducts supplier forums to share information on Postal Service corporate business objectives.
• Conducts and participates in surveys and benchmarking studies for continuous improvement of Supplier Diversity processes.
• Maintains intranet and internet sites with Supplier Diversity policy, procedures, points of contact, and other resource information for various sourcing teams, buyers, clients, and suppliers.
• Attends and participate in business opportunity and trade fairs promoting SMWOBs.
• Continues to foster the development of mutually beneficial business relationships between internal business partners and the supplier community.
• Publicizes purchasing and business opportunities in print or electronic media when publicizing such opportunities will ensure that the Postal Service will obtain the best value.
• Provides internal and external stakeholders with timely updates on the positive contributions of Supplier Diversity processes.
• Makes available a formal registration process for potential suppliers.