2-21.5 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 contracting professionals, as well as credit cardholders and other Postal Service personnel to more effectively identify potential suppliers to meet Postal Service needs.

The Postal Service will:

• Conduct supplier forums to share information on Postal Service corporate business goals and objectives.
• Conduct and participate in surveys and benchmarking studies for continuous improvement of supplier diversity processes.
• Maintain intranet and Internet sites with supplier diversity policy, procedures, points of contact, and other resource information for various purchase/SCM teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Attend and participate in business opportunities and trade fairs promoting SMWOBs.
• Continue to foster the development of mutually beneficial business relationships between internal clients and the supplier community.
• Publicize purchasing and business opportunities in print or electronic media as appropriate to enhance competition.
• Provide internal and external stakeholders with timely updates on the positive contributions of supplier diversity processes.
• Continue to make available a formal registration process for potential suppliers.