Importance
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- Q: WHY IS SUPPLIER DIVERSITY IMPORTANT TO BOEING?
A: Diversity is a key aspect of how Boeing does business, and diverse suppliers are an important component.
Boeing is committed to a supply base reflective of our diverse global customers.
We rely on the contributions of businesses that are owned by individuals of diverse backgrounds to deliver the best product, with the greatest value, to an increasingly diverse marketplace. Diverse suppliers that deliver creative product and service solutions have a positive impact on our customer relationships, the business community and the population at large.
Registering
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- Q: HOW DO I REGISTER AS A SUPPLIER IN BOEING’S ASSESSMENT DATABASE?
A: All aspiring suppliers need to register their companies and keep their supplier information up-to-date on the
Boeing Supplier Capability Assessment Database.
Registering with us allows internal stakeholders to access your company's information but will not guarantee business and/or contracts with Boeing.
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- Q: I REGISTERED IN YOUR DATABASE. WHAT'S NEXT?
A: By registering, you are visible to sourcing specialists throughout Boeing. When an opportunity exists for which you qualify, we will contact you directly.
This can sometimes be a lengthy process and your patience and understanding are appreciated. Make sure your information is up-to-date and comprehensive of any new products and services you offer.
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- Q: WHAT IF I REGISTERED WITH BOEING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY, BUT HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED FOR A PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY?
A: If your company has not been contacted for a potential procurement opportunity, either the opportunity is still in review, does not yet exist or we do not have a need for the product/service your company provides. For more information or to submit feedback, please contact us.
Qualifications
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- Q: WHAT DOES BOEING LOOK FOR IN A SUPPLIER?
A: We look for suppliers who:
- Share Boeing’s enduring values of safety, quality and integrity, inclusion, trust & respect,
- Partner with Boeing to bring innovative and market-leading technologies and service deliveries to keep Boeing’s products at the leading edge of technology and cost competitiveness
- Have demonstrated a successful business model, with a skilled management team experienced in delivering to the aerospace industry
- Deliver a comprehensive product or service, and have a presence in our key markets
For a more complete list of quality requirements visit Boeing Quality Management
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- Q: WHAT ARE BOEING'S SUPPLIER DIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ITS GLOBAL SUPPLY BASE?
A: Boeing supports the development of a diverse marketplace through the development of a diverse supply chain.
Boeing achieves this by doing business with diverse subcontractors and suppliers, and requiring these companies to do business with diverse companies as well.
All Boeing subcontractors and suppliers shall maintain accurate records on their Supplier Diversity program,
and shall make such records available to Boeing upon request. Boeing subcontractors and suppliers shall also cooperate in
Boeing Supplier Diversity studies or surveys, as required. This includes responding in a timely manner to any reasonable request
from Boeing's Supplier Diversity office for information on their Supplier Diversity program, including, submission of second-tier contracting reports,
benchmarking and global expansion initiatives. If requested, second-tier contracting reports shall be submitted to Boeing’s Supplier Diversity Office within 15 business
days after the close of each calendar period.
Process
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- Q: HOW DOES BOEING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY WORK WITHIN BOEING'S PROCUREMENT PROCESS?
A: Supplier Diversity efforts include the following:
working with commodity managers to identify upcoming non-production and production procurement opportunities;
identifying qualified diverse suppliers to participate in upcoming procurement opportunities;
screening identified diverse suppliers to determine if a match exists between suppliers' capabilities and business requirements;
providing opportunities for existing and potential suppliers to showcase their capabilities to decision makers.
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- Q: MAY I CONTACT COMMODITY MANAGERS DIRECTLY FOR A PARTICULAR PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY?
A: Boeing Supplier Diversity works directly with commodity managers to determine procurement opportunities and
to introduce qualified diverse suppliers into the procurement process. As a result,
we request that diverse suppliers contact us directly for information about procurement opportunities and related matters.
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- Q: WHAT IF I DON’T DO BUSINESS INSIDE THE U.S.? DO BOEING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO ME?
A: Boeing seeks relationships with, and promotes the use of diverse suppliers globally. Boeing’s subcontractors and suppliers,
regardless of where the subcontractor or supplier is located, shall use commercially reasonable efforts to implement a Supplier Diversity
program by doing business with concerns that are recognized as minority- or women-owned businesses within the regions and/or countries where
the subcontractor or supplier conducts business.
