Browsing All posts tagged under »diversity«

What’s “The Secret” to Victoria’s Secret Supplier Diversity Success?

November 30, 2023

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is one comment I received regarding yesterday’s supplier diversity post and my subsequent response. Reader Comment: Jon W. Hansen, in my opinion, it’s one of those where all parties have an accountability to act. Consumers and Shareholders require/pressure/demand higher diversity; Procurement has the organizational power to enable and convert purchases into social […]

Are Supplier Diversity Programs Running Out of Gas – Again?

November 29, 2023

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“When I was given an advanced peek at Jamie Crump’s white paper, “Rumors of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated: How Supplier Diversity Will Thrive in 2024 and Beyond”, a cascade of thoughts ran through my head. To start, I was reminded of my research on diversity some time ago and how, even though it is […]

Diversity For The Sake Of Diversity Doesn’t Work

July 8, 2022

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Why can't a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Hiring Practice be both the right thing to do, and the smart thing to do?

What is the best way to take supplier diversity, inclusion, and equity beyond good intentions?

November 25, 2020

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Is supplier diversity, inclusion, and equity a business issue, social issue, or political issue?

Like a big screen action thriller, all that was missing from Barner’s ThomasNet article was popcorn . . . by Jon Hansen

September 3, 2014

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From a penny wise, pound foolish acquisition to a misdirected NPM reference involving Walmart, Kelly Barner’s recent ThomasNet News article “Three False Assumptions About Strategic Sourcing” had it all.  The only thing missing for me with this roller-coaster ride of sheer procurement enjoyment, was hot buttered popcorn and a big box of Mike and Ike. […]