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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

How Japan and South Korea Businesses Sell to US Companies

Japan and South Korea together account for roughly $340 billion in annual US goods imports, and SMEs in both countries have real …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 7 min

Corporate supplier diversity questionnaires: how to respond when you're an international business

US and UK multinationals send supplier diversity questionnaires to all suppliers globally. Disclosing women or minority ownership honestly — even without a …

· Mario Bailey

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