If you are interested in learning more about supplier diversity and how to achieve it, then I encourage you to take this course. It is a valuable resource that will help you develop and implement a successful supplier diversity program that benefits your organization and the communities you serve.
Learners will benefit from completing the course by:
• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of supplier diversity and its benefits.
• Learning how to develop and implement a successful supplier diversity program.
• Identifying and engaging with potential diverse suppliers.
What makes the course unique:
• The course is designed for a wide audience, including procurement professionals, supply chain managers, and diversity and inclusion practitioners.
• The course covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of supplier diversity to the most advanced strategies for implementation.
• The course is interactive and engaging, with a variety of learning activities and resources.
In addition to the benefits mentioned above, learners who complete this course will also be able to:
• Improve their organization's bottom line by increasing competition and innovation in the supply chain.
• Fulfill their organization's legal and regulatory obligations.
• Make a positive impact on the communities in which they operate by supporting minority-owned and women-owned businesses.
In the first week of the course, we'll discuss the benefits of supplier diversity. We will also learn about the impact of supplier diversity programs on company bottom lines and the development of underserved communities. By the end of this module, you will know how the unique advantages that diverse suppliers offer companies. So let's get started!
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5 Videos8 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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5 Videos•Insgesamt 22 Minuten
Bottom-Line Impact•5 Minuten
Community and Economic Impact•4 Minuten
Innovation and Competition•4 Minuten
Resilience and Agility•4 Minuten
Talent and Brand Attraction•5 Minuten
8 Lektüren•Insgesamt 24 Minuten
How to Achieve Supplier Diversity: 4 Experts Explain•3 Minuten
The Multiplier Effect: How Supplier Diversity Pays•3 Minuten
What Is Supplier Diversity? Why Your Business Needs It•3 Minuten
Why Partnering With Diverse Suppliers Is a Win-Win for the Enterprise•3 Minuten
Four steps to a more diverse supplier base•3 Minuten
Why You Need a Supplier-Diversity Program•3 Minuten
How to Ensure Your Diversity Spend Helps Improve Communities in Need•3 Minuten
How Does Supplier Diversity Increases Revenue And Enhances Reputation?•3 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
Practice Quiz on the Benefits of Supplier Diversity•5 Minuten
Challenges in Achieving Supplier Diversity
Modul 2•1 Stunde abzuschließen
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In the second week of this course, we'll learn about the challenges in achieving supplier diversity. We'll learn about the barriers that diverse businesses encounter when attempting to access large contracts. By the end of this module, you will also learn about the different resources that can be used to identify potential diverse suppliers.
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5 Videos•Insgesamt 26 Minuten
Lack of Financial Access•5 Minuten
Lack of Opportunities•6 Minuten
Complex Procurement Process•5 Minuten
Commitments Required•6 Minuten
Organizations Addressing the Challenges•5 Minuten
7 Lektüren•Insgesamt 21 Minuten
Corporate spending on diverse suppliers rose an average of 54% in recent years•3 Minuten
Lack Of Diversity In Government Contracts: A Way Forward•3 Minuten
Overview of the Federal Procurement Process and Resources •3 Minuten
Tracking the supplier diversity dollar•3 Minuten
About the National Minority Supplier Development Council•3 Minuten
About Women’s Business Enterprise National Council•3 Minuten
Contracting Assistance Programs•3 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
Practice Quiz on the Challenges of Supplier Diversity•5 Minuten
Best Practices in Achieving Supplier Diversity
Modul 3•1 Stunde abzuschließen
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In the third week of this course, we'll learn about best practices to engage and build relationships with diverse suppliers. We'll discuss actions you can take to establish clear communication and expectations. By the end of this module, you'll know how to create an equal opportunity procurement process that involves diverse suppliers.
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5 Videos3 Lektüren2 Aufgaben
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5 Videos•Insgesamt 21 Minuten
Analyze Economic Stability•4 Minuten
Analyze Experience•5 Minuten
Analyze Expertise•3 Minuten
Establish Clear Communication•5 Minuten
Create Equal Opportunity•4 Minuten
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 9 Minuten
Top 10: Strategies to Increase Supplier Diversity•3 Minuten
Dealing with Diverse Suppliers•3 Minuten
Supplier Diversity: How Health and Life Sciences Leaders can Drive Value•3 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 20 Minuten
Formative Quiz on Modules 1-3•15 Minuten
Practice Quiz on the Best Practices for Supplier Diversity•5 Minuten
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