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Small Business Doing Business with FedEx. Dennis Taylor Program Management Advisor. FedEx Values Small Business Partners. Member of SBA HOF Over $2.2 B spent with Small Businesses in CY05 A key component in our “PSP” people first business philosophy
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Small Business Doing Business with FedEx Dennis Taylor Program Management Advisor
FedEx Values Small Business Partners • Member of SBA HOF • Over $2.2 B spent with Small Businesses in CY05 • A key component in our “PSP” people first business philosophy • Diverse suppliers are critical to FedEx’s industry-leading earnings • FedEx sourcing controls ensure open business opportunities for all • An ongoing effort – we’re never satisfied!
Corporate Responsibility & Outreach • Membership in multiple national & regional business councils • Dedicated to supporting traditionally underutilized enterprises • Sponsor numerous national conferences & trade shows annually • SBA business matchmakers, BE Entrepreneurs, USPAACC, WBENC, USHCC, etc. • Constantly measuring & benchmarking with industry peers
Why SB Partners are Important to FedEx • Retain our current customers, which provides revenue • Generate future customers, which will increase revenue • Recruit & retain quality employees, to better serve customers • Increase shareholder wealth, • The bottom line: • It’s too important not to do!
Doing Business with FedEx • Do your homework & offer us quality products we need • Everything FedEx uses is bought from someone • Be persistent & build relationships • Be technologically-focused • FedEx uses E-procurement tools to buy & EDI to make payments • Register with as many SB organizations & databases as possible • http://suppliers.fedex.com
FedEx Values Small Business Partners • Thank you for attending