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Andrea Fimian is a dedicated Inclusive Sourcing Leader based in Zurich, Switzerland. She is the owner and founder of fips consulting, a Supply Chain consulting firm with core competencies in Supplier Diversity /Inclusive and Responsible Sourcing. Andrea spent over a decade in supply chain at IBM where she also led and developed the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion 1st Tier program for EMEA and the Global 2nd Tier program for several years.
Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Drives Better Business Outcomes
I just came across this article in Forbes ”Supplier Diversity Is The Key For Better Business Outcomes” from Julie Kratz from earlier this year. It reminded me to once again highlight some of the benefits of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion…
Out Connect Conference, London, June 2024
It was my first time attending Out Connect, OutBritain*’s annual conference and my expectations were far exceeded. All the sessions at the conference offered a wealth of insight and information. But since I can’t list them all, I would like…
Who is the first European Retailer with a Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator Program?
Besides Meijer and Krogers, another leading grocery chain in the US, Schnucks Markets, has taken a significant step towards promoting diversity and inclusion in the retail industry by launching its Springboard Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator program. This initiative aims to support…
Supplier Diversity Event @Goldman Sachs
It was great to talk about my passion for more inclusive supply chains and share my insights with companies who want to learn more about Supplier Diversity & Inclusion. Establishing and Growing a Supplier Diversity Program in the UK was…
SWONET – Swiss Women Networks – Business and Networking Day – April 26th, 2024
What an exciting day organized by SWONET – Swiss Women Networks at their Business and Networking Day with the theme ”Mind over Matter” last week. This year SWONET is celebrating their 10 years jubilary. This event brought together not just…
Why It’s Important To Not Just Focus On Certified Diverse-Owned Businesses
Where do you look for diverse suppliers for your supply chain? Are you including categories that are not common for supplier diversity? Are you including countries where supplier diversity is not known (yet)? While supplier diversity certification efforts play an…
Surprising Facts About Women Entrepreneurs
2023 was undoubtedly the year of the “She-conomy”, with women emerging as major drivers of economic growth across various sectors. In 2023, women not only helped power the economy with their spending, but they also formed new businesses at rates…
Supplier Diversification 7-Weeks Program
Ready to revolutionize your approach to Supplier Diversity and elevate your procurement strategy? Starting in April, we will be launching our Supplier Diversification 7-Week Program Andrea Fimian in collaboration with Lisa Westgate from LN Westgate. This is a fantastic opportunity…
Providing Global View On Supplier Diversity Best Practices Webinar by Supplier.io & Procurement Leaders
This Webinar on Supplier Diversity Best Practices for 2024, hosted by Supplier.io and Procurement Leaders, will be hosted at 3pm GMT, March 19th, 2024. Tune in to get valuable insights into navigating procurement challenges and opportunities, particularly focusing on supplier…