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Supplier Diversity
Why we support
Supplier Diversity
Swift & Company® traces its roots to a small-business venture
started in 1855. Through commitment to quality, innovation and leadership,
we have
become
one
of the most successful meat companies not only in the United States but
in the global market place as well. We realize that, as a corporate citizen,
Swift & Company® has a definite impact on the communities
in which we work. From this, we recognize that minority and women-owned businesses
are critically
important to the future of our economy and business. We strive to establish
lasting relationships with a diverse supplier base and open new avenues of
opportunity to promote mutually beneficial growth.
Commitment to
Supplier Diversity
In 1999, Swift & Company®, in support of supplier diversity, created the
post of Small Business Liaison Officer. And in conjunction with the Swift & Company® Corporate purchasing department, this Liaison Officer continues to build the
opportunities and nurture the relationships with our ever-increasingly diverse
supplier base. Any program of this nature takes time to develop, but Swift & Company® remains committed to the success of our diversity purchasing program.
| Fiscal Year |
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Purchases from small, disadvantaged
and women-owned businesses concerns
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| 1999 |
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$6.2 million |
| 2000 |
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$7.2 million |
| 2001 |
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$54.0 million * |
| 2002 |
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$6.5 million |
| 2003 |
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$6.3 million |
*(This total reflects two major capitol
expenditure projects with a major portion purchased from women-owned
business)
What do we buy?
Advertising specialties
Advertising/marketing services
Cleaning products
Computer services/supplies
Construction services
Consulting services
Electrical services/supplies
Energy
Engineering services
Financial services
Food ingredients
Freight hauling
Graphic design
Industrial equipment/supplies
Janitorial services
Laboratory services
Legal services
Marketing research
Messenger services
Metal fabrication
Office equipment/supplies
Packaging
Power Transmission products/supplies
Paper products
Photography services
Printing
Safety supplies
Security services
Telecommunications
Temporary labor
Travel services
Qualifications
In order to be considered a minority or women-owned business, your company
must be at least 51 percent owned, controlled and managed by a U.S. citizen(s)
who is included in one or more of the following groups:
(this is outlined in the Federal Acquisitions
Regulations or FAR under Subpart 2.1 – Definitions and
contained within 2.1-1 through 2.1-14).
See
www.arnet.gov
Small/ Disadvantaged
A business owned by 51 percent or more by a member or members of the following
groups:
• African-American
• Hispanic-American
• Asian--Pacific American
• Asian--Indian American
• Native American
• Service Disabled
• U.S. military Veteran owned Small
HUB ZONE small business *
*(To find out if your business is located
within a HUB
ZONE please click on the assistance link below.)
Women
A business owned by 51 percent or more by woman or women.
HUBZone
To find out if your business is located within a HUBZone and to register please
click on the following link: HubZone
Program
These are some advantages that small businesses
obtain by being registered with HUBZone.
Increases your opportunity to do
business with Swift because of the need to locate a qualified
BUBZone business.
• As a qualified HUBZone business your
business may be considered for set aside procurements from
other business with subcontracting plans whom are trying
to satisfy their goals.
• Being registered as a HUBZone business
provides more opportunities with the federal government such
as:
• Business opportunities may increase when Federal
Government offices anywhere in the United States
set aside procurements for HUBZone businesses.
• The
Small Business Administration can provide federal contracting
assistance for qualified small businesses.
• Your business’s profile is
placed on the SBA's
Pro Net website for all interested government
agency’s
and the general public to browse.
•There is no cost to register
Certification
We prefer the business to certified by :
• An NMSDC Regional Council, Women’s
Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Women’s
Business Owner’s Corporation (WBDC), or by a recognized
governmental organization.
To view and/or fill out Swift & Company®’s “Vendor
Business Size and Type Certification,” please click on
CERT FORM. Please fill out this form and fax to (970) 506-8313.
This also will also help to expedite the registration process.
Swift Certification
Who to contact
Most of our purchasing decisions are administered made by and occur at Swift & Company®’s
Corporate Headquarters in Greeley, Colorado. However, some items are purchased
locally at our production facilities across the United States. You can write
to our Corporate Purchasing Department at the address listed below for more
information pertaining to each facility.
If you are interested in doing business
with Swift & Company® and meet the qualification criteria,
please mail your business information to Swift & Company® at either of the addresses listed below.
For more information
Swift & Company®
Corporate Purchasing Dept.
1770 Promontory Circle
Greeley, CO. 80634
Or
Swift & Company®
Small Business Liaison Officer
1770 Promontory Circle
Greeley, CO. 80634
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