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Reporting on supplier diversity.

Working coverage of certifications, corporate procurement, federal contracting, financing, and the operators making each work for diverse-owned businesses. Every piece checked against primary sources.

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Guide · 8 min

Supplier development programs: how corporations grow their diverse supplier base

Supplier development programs reduce total cost of ownership by 8–15% over three years as diverse suppliers scale. Here is how the best …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 7 min

Supplier diversity sourcing events: what they are and how to run one

Supplier diversity matchmaking events use pre-scheduled 15-minute meetings between corporate buyers and screened diverse suppliers. The NMSDC Annual Conference alone draws 12,000+ …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 10 min

Working capital for diverse suppliers: options beyond the bank

Banks are not the only source of working capital, and often not the best one for a supplier serving large corporate buyers. …

· Mario Bailey

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