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BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE DIVERSITY PROGRAMA PRIMER
WHY DIVERSITY?
Stability in your supply chain Increased quality and decreased price Brand loyalty Reduced employee turnover
What’s in it for me?
THE FRAMEWORK
Executive Leadership
Procurement
Community Engagement
Vendor Engagement
Supplier Diversity
Internal Communication
External Communication
Professional Associations/Organizations
CFO/Comptroller
BUILDING YOUR PROGRAM
What to Communicate
•What•How•Who
How to Communicate•Vendors•Departments•Community
When to Communicate
•Monthly•Quarterly•Annually
KNOW HOW YOU BUY
The most important part of a diversity program is knowing your categories.o Know where you spend the most money.o Know where you have the most and least diversity.o Know how your organization buys.o Know the vendors in your service areas.
SUPPLIER EXPECTATIONS
Do you have a vendor database? What are the rules?Are certifications required?Do you prefer SIC codes or NAICS codes?What is the preferred communication method?How are suppliers expected to respond to opportunities?
PROGRAM ROADMAP
Where do they start?What are the expectations?
What happens after they register?How do they get work?
SPC BUSINESS CONSULTING LLCDiverse Supplier Clearinghouse and Consulting©
Diversity Goals• State Goals• Federal Goals• County Goals
Vendor Services• Bid Forecasts/Industry Vendor Outreach Events• Prequalification screenings• Certification Assistance
Diversity Consulting• Central Clearinghouse Services• Vetting/Verification• Identification/Prequalification
