Tier 1 vs Tier 2 supplier diversity spend, explained
Tier 1 is what a corporation buys from you directly. Tier 2 is what its prime suppliers buy from you. Here's how …
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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.
Tier 1 is what a corporation buys from you directly. Tier 2 is what its prime suppliers buy from you. Here's how …
GM doesn't take cold applications for direct work. Here's how its Supplier Acceleration program and SupplyPower portal actually work, what the 2025 …
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Most of what gets covered here turns into a question of which certification you should pursue first. The eligibility quiz checks your business against every certification we track and returns a ranked list with the buyers each opens.