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 But that mindset is outdated, and quite frankly, limiting.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...