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Operation Hand Salute
AT&T Global Supplier Diversity Programs
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AT&T Launches…Operation Hand
Salute
Since its inception in 1993, AT&T has been a pioneer and leader
in promoting contracts with Disabled Veteran Business
Enterprises (DVBEs).
 In April 2010 the Supplier Diversity team launched a unique
mentoring program called Operation Hand Salute or OHS to
support DVBEs.
 The purpose of the program is not only to develop and
promote DVBEs but also to insure that 1.5% of AT&T’s purchase
base are DVBEs and that we help these mentees advance their
business to the next level.
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Blueprint for the OHS Program
Partnerships
Accountability
Awareness
Valueadded
Advocacy
Supply
Chain
Solution
Innovatio
n
Recognition
Training
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Blueprint for the OHS Program
Advocacy: armed with knowledge on DVBE regulations, resources,
advocacy groups, mentees will be better prepared to advocate for their
value proposition
Awareness: increased awareness of procurement processes and supply
chain requirements will make the mentees more competitive in the bid
process
Innovation: working with mentors, to understand how to sustain their
business in an ever challenging economic environment
Training: 9 - TL 9000 Classes, 8 – Workshops
Partnerships: Create networking opportunities through various resources
(Primes, mentors, etc)
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Blueprint for the OHS Program – Cont.
Accountability: Monthly status reports ensure that the Mentor and
Mentee are working together on an action plan to insure success of the
program and establish key follow-up items
Recognition: Participants will be prominently identified in program
materials and have opportunities to interact with key AT&T leaders
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Ultimate Success
Milestones
AT&T Supplier Diversity team brings awareness to the public
and to external stakeholders that we are innovators in this
segment.
Create a model program that other Fortune 500 companies can
follow.
The seven mentees will be able to participate in opportunities
within AT&T’s supply chain and promote the program in the
community.
AT&T continues to be recognized nationally as a top
corporation for its longstanding commitment to DVBEs in our
supply chain.
Mentors and Mentees continue to develop and succeed in
business.
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