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Ciena’s network of partners and suppliers is critical to our long-term success, especially when innovation and excellence are key to winning in a competitive market. Our customers expect world-class products and services—and we deliver. Our supplier diversity program, launched in 2013, delivers an improved customer experience by providing equal access to a supply base that reflects the diversity of where we live, work, and serve. |
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About Ciena Corporation
Ciena is a networking systems, services, and software company. We provide solutions that help our clients create the Adaptive NetworkTM in response to the constantly changing demands of their users. By delivering best-in-class networking technology through high-touch consultative relationships, we build the world’s most agile networks with automation, openness and scale.
Tier II Program Reporting Requirements
Ciena requires that suppliers who participate in the 2nd Tier Program submit performance reports detailing purchasing data covering spend with the following supplier classifications:
- Minority-owned business (MBE)
- Women-owned business (WBE)
- Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (SDB)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)
- Historically underutilized zones (HUBZone)
- Small Business Association Business Development Program (SBA-8a)
- Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (VET)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprise (SDVET)
- Women Owned Small Business(WOSB)
- Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business(EDWOSB)
- Disability-owned Business Enterprise (DIS)
- Small Business(SMALL)
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans-owned Business Enterprise (LGBT)
- ABILITYONE
- Alaska Native Corporations (ANC)
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
Reporting Frequency
Reports must be submitted quarterly on the following dates:
- Quarter 1 (January 1 - March 31):
- Period opens April 1st
- Reports due by May 15th
- Quarter 2 (April 1 - June 30):
- Period opens July 1st
- Reports due by Aug 15th
- Quarter 3 (July 1 - September 30):
- Period opens October 1st
- Reports due by Nov 15th
- Quarter 4 (October 1 - December 31):
- Period opens January 1st
- Reports due by Feb 15th
*Please access your UniTier account to learn of any changes made to your customer's reporting due dates
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