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Corporate Partner Feature: UPS
by Patricia Ann Horonzy
In 2002, UPS spent more than US$131 million with
minority and women-owned firms. In 2003, UPS received the "Corporate Partner of the Year"
Award from NAWBO D/FW. In addition, NAWBO D/FW awarded UPS several "Above
& Beyond Awards" in the same year. UPS was also a sponsor of the
eighth annual NAWBO/WBC Golf Classic in October 2003.
UPS is also one of eight corporations noted by
WBENC for developing world-class quality in supplier diversity programs
featuring women-owned businesses. The
"Elite Eight" were recognized during a ceremony at the White House.
In addition, UPS was among Fortune magazine's 2002
Top 25 "Best Companies for Minorities." Minorities represent more than one-third of the company's U.S.
workforce of 330,000.
UPS is the world's largest package delivery company
and a global leader in supply chain services. UPS offers an extensive range of
options for synchronizing the movement of goods, information and funds.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, UPS serves more than 200 countries and
territories worldwide.
For more information, contact Patricia Horonzy at
972.360.2315 or phoronzy@ups.com.
For more information on UPS Supplier Diversity,
visit www.community.ups.com.
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