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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

Guide · 8 min

How to become a Marathon Petroleum diverse supplier

Marathon Petroleum runs a formal supplier diversity program through its Supply Chain team and uses SAP Ariba for vendor registration. MBE, WBE, …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 8 min

How to become a Duke Energy diverse supplier

Duke Energy is the largest electric utility in the US by revenue, with a stated goal to spend 5% of addressable procurement …

· Mario Bailey

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