Supplier Diversity FAQs

FAQs...and More About the UPS Supplier Diversity Program

	What Qualifies a Business as a "Diverse Supplier"?
	What Criteria Do You Use When Selecting a Supplier?
	Is Certification a Requirement to Participate in UPS's Supplier Diversity Process?
	Does Certification Ensure That I Will Be Able to Do Business With UPS?
	How Can I Be Sure That My Business Meets the Supplier Diversity Process Guidelines?
	I Have Additional Questions About the UPS Supplier Diversity Process; Whom Do I Contact for Answers?
What Qualifies a Business as a "Diverse Supplier"? Please refer to the Diverse Business Classification Definitions.  Back to Top What Criteria Do You Use When Selecting a Supplier? The criteria we use to select a diverse supplier are the same ones we use to select a majority supplier. This includes the ability to offer a product or service that is of high quality, competitively priced and that comes with an assurance of excellent customer service.  Back to Top Is Certification a Requirement to Participate in UPS's Supplier Diversity Program? Yes. Third-party public and/or private sector certifications are required. UPS does not accept self-certification. The company accepts certification from the following organizations and agencies:  National Minority Supplier Development Council  National Women Business Owners Corporation  Women's Business Enterprise National Council  National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce  The Small Business Administration (SBA) - 8a/SDB Programs Other Federal, State and/or Local Government Agency Certifications: Veteran (UPS needs verification from Department of Veterans Affairs, indicating honorable discharge from the armed services) Disabled Veteran (UPS needs verification from Department of Veterans Affairs indicating that the business owner has a service-connected disability and was honorably discharged from the armed forces.) Person with Disability (UPS needs copy of letter for benefits; e.g., parking placards, etc. UPS accepts documentations from federal or state agencies for organizations that employ people with disabilities.  Back to Top Does Certification Ensure That I Will Be Able to Do Business With UPS? No. Certification does not guarantee that your company will obtain business. Obtaining business is based on whether UPS has a need for your product and/or service. Another criterion is your ability to offer products and/or service and your value proposition during the Request for Proposal process.  Back to Top How Can I Be Sure That My Business Meets the Supplier Diversity Process Guidelines? Please review the Supplier Diversity Guidelines section. Corporate Supplier Diversity can also assist should you need more assistance.  Back to Top I Have Additional Questions About the UPS Supplier Diversity Program; Whom Do I Contact for Answers? Contact us at (866) 577-0632 or write: Corporate Supplier Diversity United Parcel Service Building 1, Floor 5 55 Glenlake Parkway, NE Atlanta, GA 30328 Telephone: (866) 577-0632 Fax: (404) 828-8225 Email: diversity@ups.com  Back to Top