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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 to become a TJX Companies diverse supplier

TJX Companies runs a formal supplier diversity program backed by NMSDC and WBENC membership and publishes diverse spend data in its annual …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 7 min

How to become a Fidelity Investments diverse supplier

Fidelity Investments runs a formal Supplier Diversity program targeting MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, and LGBTBE vendors through SAP Ariba. Registration is the mandatory …

· Mario Bailey

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