Supplier Diversity Experts, LLC (SDE), is a minority, woman and disadvantaged (M/W/DBE) firm, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in supplier diversity and supply chain management. We are a Global consulting firm serving the private sector, educational and healthcare institutions, construction and transportation authorities. We assist corporations to either create new supplier diversity programs and/or increase their current diversity goals, by introducing diverse businesses into your supply chain. Supplier Diversity Experts has recently partnered with https://thediversityconsortium.com/

You will not find another supplier diversity consulting firm with the experience and dedication that SDE has with regard to diverse supplier development. Our team has over 200 years’ combined experience in this arena and have over 2000 qualified suppliers in our database. We will create a plan tailored for your needs and elevate your corporate image, which is necessary and at times crucial when bidding on new projects.

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BENCHMARKING SERVICES

SDE has the experience necessary to accurately benchmark your corporation. We provide you with industry insight and analysis for pricing, contract terms, and other necessary spend categories. We tailor our benchmarking services to your specific needs. Ultimately, we will provide you with viable recommendations and sustainable procurement strategies.

SDE supports you in the development of relationships with M/W/DBE’s. We will implement a supplier diversity program that will be both ethically responsible and profitable for your company.

TRAINING PROGRAM

SDE has the resources and experience necessary to implement a dynamic training program to address specific issues that your corporation may face. Our training experts offer mentoring and relationship building
advice to help diverse suppliers navigate the qualification process.

Our supplier diversity team has the expertise to help your company to build the framework required to establish a world-class program. We understand that supplier diversity programs require an intricate system that is flexible to different geographical and industry specific needs. We can also help you strengthen your current program.

REASONS WHY YOUR COMPANY SHOULD HAVE A SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAM

A common misconception is that supplier diversity is a quota system or social program designed to benefit selected groups while adding little to no value to your bottom line. The fact is that a competitive advantage exists, as progressive corporations that have already implemented a supplier diversity program have realized. A Corporate Supplier Diversity commitment benefits your company because:

It’s Good for Business

This is an easy consideration. Whether you manufacture trains, planes or plastic, sell printing services or distribute cables and wiring, your customer base is likely to comprise a diverse set of consumers and businesses. Your brand will benefit because you are making a commitment to your community and economic growth to small firms in your area.

2. It Reflects Your Corporate Values

Our Country's demographics are changing, and corporations see that diversity and inclusion are important factors in their success. Establishing or enhancing your supplier diversity program, where opportunities are presented and integrated into the supply chain, shows stakeholders, clients, and customers that your company values inclusion.

3. It is Good for Innovation

Diverse suppliers are key as they must continuously innovate their business to maintain and grow. Your corporation must learn how to treat diverse suppliers as partners that can create competitive environments that may drive efficiencies, lower prices and decrease costs in many instances. Embrace innovation as this may be an opportunity to introduce new products to your supply chain.

4. Raises Your Corporate Profile

The Federal Government and State Agencies take support of M/W/DBE’s seriously. As your supplier diversity program develops, your exposure increases by attending industry events, trade shows, diversity & procurement fairs to recruit new suppliers, exchange best practices and show your commitment. Showing that you value diversity in your business dealings will be viewed favorably.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY EXPERTS, LLC

WHAT SUPPLIER DIVERSITY EXPERTS CAN DO FOR YOUR CORPORATION

We will provide a formal supplier diversity training program to your employee base.
We will provide you with a supplier diversity program and/or enhance your current program.
We will provide you with over 1,500 qualified Minority, Women & Disadvantaged (M/W/DBE) certified businesses and an additional 1,000 SBE’s to include Veteran and LGTB owned businesses.
We will implement a Tier I and Tier II purchasing programs for your major suppliers by analyzing your current subcontractors and identifying areas where M/W/DBE’s can enhance your supply chain.
We can guide your internal team to recognize and qualify minority suppliers and integrate them into your supply chain.
We will create a reporting mechanism to track your diversity activity spend.
For transit corporations receiving Federal funding, we can provide FTA TVM Reporting Methodology reporting.
We will be the primary contact for your M/W/DBE reporting customer and maintain your compliance reporting.
We will increase your Corporate profile by representing your company at various supplier diversity events.

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

In order to get the most out of your supply chain, it is essential to maintain quality relationships with all of your vendors. At SDE, we can assist you with the management of your communication with diverse suppliers and facilitate healthy relationships, which will lead to greater implicit and explicit value. Again, our seasoned consultants at SDE have unmatched experience in the field of supplier diversity.