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Supplier Diversity Program
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Our Commitment
Océ North America, Inc., is committed to a culture of diversity that reflects the communities in which we live and do business. Our goal is to foster an environment that enables and encourages all members of a diverse workforce to contribute their full potential to help us achieve business goals and deliver customer excellence.
The Océ North America, Inc., Supplier Diversity Program demonstrates Océ’s commitment to support minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. This Program enables us to extend procurement opportunities to qualified businesses that can help us fulfill the needs and expectations of our customers and meet competitive business challenges.
Océ North America, Inc., maintains a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with the Federal Government Services Administration. A copy of the Océ North America Inc. company policy is provided in this web page.
Diverse Supplier Qualifications
Océ North America, Inc., seeks the best quality, value and service, at the lowest total cost of ownership, from all of our suppliers. It is our goal to select the supplier who delivers the best overall value for Océ. Value consists of quality products, professional services, competitive pricing, and continuous and proactive support of products and services.
Certification Requirements
Océ North America, Inc. requires validation of a supplier’s diverse status for participation in the Supplier Diversity Program. This is a USA government program requirement. Only USA-based diversity owned businesses can be considered for the Océ diversity business program. Certification documents from the following qualified agencies are acceptable:
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
www.nmsdc.org
1040 Avenue of the Americas
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
(212) 944-2430 phone
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National Association of Woman Business Owners (NAWBO)
www.nawbo.org
8405 Greensboro Drive
Suite 800
McLean, VA 22102
1-800-NAWBO
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Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC)
www.wbenc.org
1120 Connecticut Ave, NW
Suite 950
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-5515 phone
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United States Small Business Administration (SBA)
www.sba.gov
City, State, or Federal Certification Agencies.
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Types of Certifications
- SBE – Small Business Enterprise
- MBE – Disadvantaged Business / Minority Owned
- WBE – Women Business Enterprise / Women Owned
- HUB – HubZone Operated Area / Underutilized Location
- VET – Veteran Business Enterprise / Veteran Owned
- DVBE – Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise / Veteran Owned
- DBE – Disabled Business Enterprise / Disabled Owned
| Code |
Type |
Designation |
Ownership Definition |
| 002 |
SBE |
Small Business Enterprise |
Business with less than 500 employees |
| 003 |
MBE |
Disadvantaged Business |
Business with 51% or more certified defined US minority ownership |
| 005 |
WBE |
Woman Owned Business Enterprise |
Business with 51% or more certified woman ownership |
| 013 |
HUB |
HUB Zone Operated Area |
Business located in certified historically under-utilized zone |
| 014 |
VET |
Veteran Business Enterprise |
Business 51% or more certified US military veteran owned |
| 016 |
DVBE |
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise |
Business 51% or more certified disabled US veteran owned |
| 017 |
DBE |
Disabled Business Enterprise |
Business 51% or more certified disabled persons owned |
Program Registration
Diverse companies that meet the criteria outlined above have an opportunity to apply to Océ North America, Inc. Please do the following:
Provide proof of your company’s diverse status, by submitting a copy of your current certificate from one or more qualified agencies listed in the "Certification Requirements" section above.
Complete the Océ North America, Inc. Vendor Online Registration Form. You may click here to view the Océ North America Corporate Policy (PDF).
Mail or fax copies of your certificate to one of the addresses below.
Océ North America, Inc., cannot guarantee that all diverse suppliers who submit applications will become suppliers to Océ North America, Inc. However, we are committed to working with qualified suppliers who fully meet the criteria set in our Supplier Diversity program.
Contact Us:
Questions should be forwarded to:
William Smith
MWBE Diversity Coordinator
Océ North America
5450 N. Cumberland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60656
Fax: 773-444-3404
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George Duda
MWBE Diversity Coordinator
Océ North America
5450 N. Cumberland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60656
Fax: 773-714-8667
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