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Competitive and value-added capabilities |
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Proven track record and references |
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Financial Stability |
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Quality Processes (i.e. ISO 9000, TL 9000 or equivalent) |
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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or E-commerce (such as "Ariba compliant") for product purchases & payments |
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Understanding of Verizon’s businesses |
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Core Competencies which match Verizon's business needs |
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Responsiveness to Request for Proposals (RFPs) |
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Technological capabilities |
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Third-party MWDVBE certification, if registering as a Minority, Woman or Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise |
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