blog posts which contain information about diverse & inclusive sourcing and ESG in supply chain
Thank you to procure.ch and Elisabeth Frey for the invitation and organization of the Procure Swiss Summit in Sursee, Switzerland, on September 17th, 2024. To have had the opportunity to present Diversity & Inclusion in the Supply Chain at the…
Build an inclusive and innovative supply chain and achieve long-term savings for your business? Excited to be one of the Keynote Speakers at this year’s Procure Swiss Summit in September talking about “Diversity & Inclusion in the Supply Chain”. Find…
After a procurement conference in Switzerland sharing Supplier Diversity and Inclusion to an audience fairly new to the topic, it was great to connect and reconnect with so many Supplier Diversity and Inclusion advocates at yesterday’s first day of this…
The Verband Frauenunternehmen (VFU), or Association of Women Entrepreneurs in Switzerland, hosts an annual conference called “VFULAB” that has become a highlight in the calendars of many female business owners in Switzerland. The latest VFUlab was at the GDI in…
While many companies are committed to Supplier Diversity and Inclusion, it should be important for them as well to understand how to effectively collaborate with diverse and small suppliers. Here are key considerations to keep in mind: To genuinely commit…
Major banks have been implementing targeted initiatives to support minority, women, and other diverse and small entrepreneurs, recognizing the importance of investing in diverse-owned businesses as a means to addressing historical disparities in access to capital. This is a crucial…
The start-ups which were selected for the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) Accelerator program could soon revolutionize our everyday lives. Visienco, Protonica, Watchibia and TrueYouOmics have qualified for the current ACCELERATE program of the Swiss Center for Electronics…
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 programs can influence health equity by intentionally seeking to foster economic growth for all. I just read a very interesting article about how #supplierdiversity programs are influencing health equity. Future of Sourcing recently published this great article on…
In 2024, top procurement trends include actions for Procurement Innovation, Transformation and Procurement As A Force For Good. In addition to trends such as AI, automation, and analytics, the focus is on sustainability, inclusion and diversity, including Supplier Diversity &…
