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Supplier Diversity at American Airlines. April 2004. Nancy Walker Manager, Supplier Diversity. Value of Supplier Diversity. Fasting growing segment of businesses New ideas / energy / passion US economy succeeds if small businesses succeed. What do I need to do to work with AA.
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Supplier Diversity at American Airlines April 2004 Nancy Walker Manager, Supplier Diversity
Value of Supplier Diversity Fasting growing segment of businesses New ideas / energy / passion US economy succeeds if small businesses succeed
What do I need to do to work with AA Be Certified Be Prepared Be Diligent
Why is Certification Important Credibility Visibility your company can’t buy with marketing dollars Networking
How should I be prepared Is my product or service something this company (AA) buys Corporate web site Minority Business Development Council web sites Women’s Business Council web sides First tier / 2nd tier Who is my competition Why should they buy from me
When should I contact AA Make contact now Register - www.aa.com/supplierdiversity Start a dialog Ask questions Follow up, follow up, follow up
Summary • Be Certified • Be Prepared • Be Diligent Thank You and Good Matchmaking! www.aa.com/supplierdiversity