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…
Why does including small, diverse companies in your supply chain support your sustainability targets? Small diverse businesses are often more sustainable than large corporations due to their inherent flexibility and local focus which leads: In addition, small businesses are more…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
