Moderator @ESDP Conference in Amsterdam, Sept. 20th/21st

As a moderator at Europe’s leading Supplier Diversity Conference & Awards, I’m excited to be helping move the dial on business inclusivity. The ESDP – European Supplier Diversity Project – connects ethnic minority and immigrant-owned businesses with global corporations. For inclusive supply chains that drive growth across Europe. Join me in Amsterdam on September 20thContinue reading “Moderator @ESDP Conference in Amsterdam, Sept. 20th/21st”

Do You Know Of Any Food Retailers In Europe That Are Holding Summits To Diversify Their Suppliers?

US food retailer Meijer will host Black Business Month Summit to diversify its suppliers. Meijer is looking to widen its supplier diversity by hosting a one-day Black Business Month Summit to promote networking between Black business owners and Meijer merchants. The summit, organized by the Meijer Supplier Diversity Team, will be held at the retailer’sContinue reading “Do You Know Of Any Food Retailers In Europe That Are Holding Summits To Diversify Their Suppliers?”

Do You Include Any ‘S’ Measures In Your ESG Procurement Efforts?

Even though, Social Equity is mentioned as one of the 7 factors for shaping Modern Procurement from BCG in a recent article in ProcurementMag, companies put a lot of efforts into sustainability and environmental actions. Many are not paying much attention to the “S” in their ESG (environmental, social & governance) procurement activities. Procurement has aContinue reading “Do You Include Any ‘S’ Measures In Your ESG Procurement Efforts?”

Highlights of East Meets West Conference & Pride @Vienna

CONGRATULATIONS to Ludo & Pavel for a super successful 9th East meets West conference with more speakers, more topics, more emotions and more diversity than before. I am very proud to have been able to present the topic of D&I in the supply chain as part of the panel discussion “Companies go beyond borders”. IContinue reading “Highlights of East Meets West Conference & Pride @Vienna”

Andrea Fimian Panellist & Moderator at the Supplier Diversity Day @GSA Festival of Sourcing, June 2023

I’m delighted to be a panellist at the Supplier Diversity Day at the Global Sourcing Association (GSA) Festival of Sourcing on the 14th June. I will be joining the panel to discuss How Corporates have Developed their Supplier Diversity programmes, Imparting their Learnings and Advice. The Panel will cover the difference between UK and USContinue reading “Andrea Fimian Panellist & Moderator at the Supplier Diversity Day @GSA Festival of Sourcing, June 2023”

Supply Chain D&I @ The Swiss Diversity Leaders Webinar, June 2023

Swiss Diversity hosts a monthly Leaders@Lunch Webinar that brings you closer to the topics of Diversity & Inclusion. I’m excited to be their next guest, talking about ”Why expand your Diversity & Inclusion programs into your Supply Chain?” on June 1st, 2023 – 12.15 – 1pm CET. The Swiss Diversity Leaders Club is a nationalContinue reading “Supply Chain D&I @ The Swiss Diversity Leaders Webinar, June 2023”

No Time To Read Multiple Pages To Understand A Topic? Check Out My Upcoming Supplier Diversity & Inclusion 1 Minute Readings

Check out my next blog posts where I will share 1 minute readings with simple explanations of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, what it is, what it isn’t, why companies do it, what questions you should ask yourself when starting off and more. It won’t take you more than 1 minute to read and understand!

What’s Stopping You From Extending DE&I Efforts To The Supply Chain?

Extending your Diversity, Equality & Inclusion efforts to your supply chain should be a no brainer. Procurement spend is a company’s single largest cost element and a crucial component of the value chain. Procurement represents 30% of a service company’s revenue and at least 50% of a manufacturing company’s revenue. It’s also, then, a company’sContinue reading “What’s Stopping You From Extending DE&I Efforts To The Supply Chain?”

Swiss WBE Dinner

What an inspiring evening with some WEConnect International certified Swiss women business owners on February 27 in Zurich. We had meaningful conversations on how to make WEConnect International and the concept of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion better known in Swiss companies. Discussions will continue and actions will be determined at a next meeting in April!Continue reading “Swiss WBE Dinner”

Are Your Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Efforts Visible ?

And are you ready to participate in a Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Award? Awards are a very important platform when it comes to visibility and cross company exchange of procurement experts also in regards to Supplier Diversity & Inclusion. Participating in supply chain awards is a great way to gain recognition for your organization’s achievementsContinue reading “Are Your Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Efforts Visible ?”