January is a reset button. It’s a chance to step back, refocus, and set the tone for the rest of the year. And if you’re running or contributing to a supplier diversity program, this is the time to move from reactive to proactive. Whether you’re starting fresh or...
Most companies know they need to train their teams on supplier diversity. But many stop after a single presentation or lunch-and-learn. The procurement team gets a checklist, a few department heads get a deck, and the box gets checked. That might be enough to start a...
Let’s be honest: everyone talks about the importance of supplier diversity, but not enough people talk about how to measure its return on investment. That creates a problem. Because if you can’t quantify the value of your program, it becomes harder to justify the...
Everyone says they want a “mature” supplier diversity program. But what does that actually mean? It’s not just about having more diverse vendors on your roster. It’s about having the systems, processes, visibility, and accountability in place to drive real...
Most companies talk about their supplier diversity strategy. Fewer talk about their supplier data governance. But here’s the reality: without the latter, the former doesn’t work. Supplier data governance isn’t a back-office technicality. It’s the foundation for every...
Supplier diversity is a smart business strategy. It helps companies build more resilient supply chains, access new markets, and reflect the communities they serve. But too often, companies stumble at the starting line by treating diverse supplier selection as a...
If you were to ask ten companies how they manage their suppliers, you’d probably hear ten different answers. And that’s exactly the problem. Spreadsheets, legacy procurement tools, siloed databases, homegrown CRMs—they all attempt to manage supplier data, performance,...
For years, supplier diversity has been seen as a box to check. A report to file. A metric to meet for the sake of compliance. But that mindset is outdated, and quite frankly, limiting. In 2025, supplier diversity is no longer just a requirement—it’s a strategy....
If you work with—or want to work with—Fortune 500 advertisers, there’s one truth you can’t ignore: the expectations are higher than ever. These are companies that spend hundreds of millions on media, marketing, and communications, and they demand supplier...
Supplier data may not seem like the most exciting topic at first glance, but for companies in media, advertising, marketing, and communications, it can be the difference between smooth execution and costly delays. Bad data doesn’t always announce itself loudly....
Resetting Your Supplier Diversity Strategy for the New Year
Why Supplier Diversity Training Can’t Just Be a One-Time Thing
How to Measure ROI on Supplier Diversity (Without Getting Lost in the Numbers)
What a Mature Supplier Diversity Program Actually Looks Like
Why Supplier Data Governance Will Make or Break Your Diversity Program