Supplier Diversity: Of course it matters, but where to begin?

Victoria Mallinckrodt, Procurement Development Lead at World Economic Forum, speaks out on the topic of supplier diversity. 

Key discussion points include: 

• What is supplier diversity and how do you define what a diverse supplier is?
• Is there a different level of focus on supplier diversity depending on the country? 
• How does the topic of suppler diversity fit into sustainability?
• How do organisations make positive progress on this agenda and how do you measure it?
• Do companies need to intervene and help minority owned businesses grow?
• What does the future of supplier diversity look like?

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Here's a list of further articles and information on the topic, some of which are discussed in the podcast:

• Minority Supplier Diversity UK 
• European LGBTIQ Chamber of Commerce 
• WeConnect International: have an excellent report on the business case for supplier diversity. 
• World Economic Forum articles on supplier diversity: 
  o  Does your organisation buy from diverse businesses? Here's how you can make a difference today  
  o  How to achieve supplier diversity: 4 experts explain
• Hackett Group 2021 Supplier Diversity Study