How to achieve supplier diversity: 4 experts explain
2021年7月27日 · Pursue public-private partnerships: Make major private sector contractors to the government commit to supplier diversity. Set targets and include reporting mechanism to monitor outcomes. Provide incentives: Like the US, governments should offer incentives to the private sector to do more on supplier diversity.
How to move towards more inclusive procurement in Europe
2022年10月6日 · European procurement teams need to overcome legal, cultural and business challenges when introducing supplier diversity initiatives. Engaging with suppliers and entrepreneurs from traditionally under-represented and marginalized groups supports equal opportunity and brings many social and economic benefits to all involved.
The diversity backlash is underway. Here’s how to resist it
2022年10月11日 · A movement against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts is now in full swing. I see it in my work each day. As a consultant, speaker and adviser to C-suite executives, I have faced a barrage of questions about how to handle employees, especially white men, who see only the costs of DEI but don’t feel included in its promise.
The Business Case For Diversity is Now Overwhelming. Here's Why
2019年4月29日 · According to the 2018 Hays Asia Diversity and Inclusion report, improved company culture, leadership and greater innovation were the top three benefits of diversity identified by respondents. However, there was a perception among a significant proportion of participants that access to pay, jobs and career opportunities for those of equal ...
Africa could become a global supply chain powerhouse | World …
2023年8月29日 · “Given the abundance of these minerals, in particular key metals required for the low-carbon transition, the continent can reposition itself as a supplier of raw materials for global supply chains. In fact, 48.1% of global cobalt reserves and 47.6% of global manganese reserves are located in Africa.”
These 7 factors are reshaping the global manufacturing landscape
2024年12月10日 · What is it, at a country level, that manufacturers are looking for? Company-centric strategies and collaborations with suppliers can go far; however, a multistakeholder approach along the journey to rewire value chains requires …
How business leaders adapt to geopolitical and economic change
2023年1月11日 · Amid global challenges – such as the war in Ukraine, supply chain disruptions and soaring food and energy prices – global growth is forecast to slow from 6% in 2021 to 3.2% in 2022 and 2.7% in 2023.
To address inequalities we need a new vision for trade
2021年9月21日 · Supplier diversity programmes can support women-owned, minority-owned and Indigenous businesses to meet procurement standards, access financing and comply with export and import requirements. Access to trade finance for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) could result in major gains for those underrepresented groups and for the ...
How Indigenous peoples are reshaping modern economies
2022年8月5日 · Finding the right partners, buyers, and suppliers is vital to growing a business and accessing opportunities. Australia’s Indigenous-led and industry-based Indigenous Network for Investment, Trade and Export (IgNITE) is building Indigenous capacity, promoting export opportunities, and supporting inclusive trade policies and Indigenous inclusion
How to achieve diversity in media and entertainment industry
Increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the media and entertainment industry is the right thing to do - and can increase profits. A new report from the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Accenture, analyzes progress in the industry.