United States Postal Service Recognizes Zebra Technologies with Supplier Performance Award
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitizing and automating frontline workflows, today announced the United States Postal Service (USPS) presented the company with a Supplier Performance Award for being critical to the success of Postal Service operations and services.
'Zebra is honored to be recognized by the USPS for our innovative solutions that connect their frontline workers, both out on routes and across their sorting and delivery centers across the country,' said Chris Kelly, SVP and GM, NA, Zebra Technologies.
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The award presented at the 2025 National Postal Forum (NPF) recognized Zebra for its support of a new USPS custodial initiative called 'Eagle Clean,' which is focused on the modernization of scheduling, tracking, approving, and reviewing custodial work. USPS frontline workers now have access to the Eagle Clean mobile application through Zebra TC77 touch computers at each facility, allowing them to enter their time clock rings and receive their routine, periodic, and supplemental work assignments at each facility.
Zebra is one of the leading providers of technology solutions empowering postal and courier operators around the world with innovative solutions to digitize and automate their operations and address the evolving needs of their customers. During the formal NPF Awards Ceremony, the USPS noted Zebra plays an instrumental role in supporting the technological needs for Sorting and Delivery Center activations and provides excellent customer support for the Eagle Clean initiative, ensuring on-time implementation and delivery to all 50 districts nationwide.
Zebra worked collaboratively with numerous groups across the Postal Service to ensure the timely and seamless delivery of equipment and the ongoing maintenance of its devices. Today, Zebra's TC77 devices provide the USPS with critical near real-time data, including safety alerts for frontline supervisors and carriers.
'Zebra is honored to be recognized by the USPS for our innovative solutions that connect their frontline workers, both out on routes and across their sorting and delivery centers across the country,' said Chris Kelly, Senior Vice President and General Manager, North America, Zebra Technologies. 'The USPS' award highlights Zebra's role as a trusted supplier to leading postal and courier operators across the world as they respond to the challenges of today and adapt to the changing needs of their customers tomorrow.'
The Postal Service's Supplier Performance Awards program celebrates the efforts of suppliers involved in its supply chain management who make outstanding contributions to its success. Zebra is a long-standing supplier to the USPS and was also recognized in 2022 with a Supplier Performance Award for outstanding service and delivery.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Zebra received a 2025 USPS Supplier Performance Award for its contributions to the success of Postal Service operations and services.
In 2024, Zebra supported a new USPS initiative called 'Eagle Clean,' which modernized scheduling, tracking, approving, and reviewing custodial work with the Zebra TC77 touch computer.
Zebra is committed to continuing to deliver innovative solutions for the USPS, empowering its frontline workers to drive efficiency, meet the evolving needs of the American public, and help ensure sustainable growth for the future.
ABOUT ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES
Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides the solutions to help businesses grow through increased asset visibility, connected frontline workers, and intelligent automation. The company operates in more than 100 countries, and our customers include over 80% of the Fortune 500. Designed for the frontline, Zebra's award-winning portfolio includes hardware, software, and services, all backed by our 50+ years of innovation and global partner ecosystem. Follow Zebra on our blog and LinkedIn, visit our newsroom and learn more at www.zebra.com.
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