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 […]
“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 […]
Why can't a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Hiring Practice be both the right thing to do, and the smart thing to do?
Is supplier diversity, inclusion, and equity a business issue, social issue, or political issue?
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. […]
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 […]