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Supplier.io Recognizes Supply Chain Diversity Leaders for Commitment to Small and Diverse Spend. Award Winners Supported 1.3 Million Jobs, $104 Billion in Wages through Small and Diverse Spend  

Learn how you can leverage new technologies and ways of working with your supply chain to ensure you’re getting high-quality Scope 3 GHG data with the right amount of details and effort to meet your goals.

What will 2024 look like and how do ESG and supplier diversity leaders need to prepare?  Join Supplier.io and The Hackett Group for this exclusive webinar to find out. 

Learn how supplier diversity programs are having a positive impact on the communities they serve. Read about the impact they're having, how that is achieved, and specific companies that are Supply Chain Diversity Leaders who are supporting tens of thousands of jobs.

Supplier.io supplier diversity and ESG solution drives strong revenue growth to record demand for sustainable, responsible supply chain visibility.

Supplier.io now offers a complete and detailed supplier assessment against 17 UN based environmental, social and governance categories.

Maximizing supply chain sustainability requires procurement teams to properly manage and analyze their spend and supplier data. Here's how.

The 2023 State of Supplier Diversity report clearly demonstrated that executive support and interest in supplier diversity has held strong, data is taking center stage in programs and politics and the economy are not slowing programs down.

Procurement teams have a critical role to play in the environmental and social impact of companies today. But they need meaningful and transparent supply chain data. That may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In this session we’ll cover some of the drivers for ESG and sustainability reporting, how leading organizations are taking action today, and how Supplier.io can help.

Supplier.io is Selected for 2023 Spend Matters ‘50 Providers to Know’ List for supplier diversity and sustainability solution.

Procurement plays a pivotal role in achieving corporate sustainability goals. Here are the top supply chain sustainability KPIs for Procurement and why they matter.

ESG leaders gathered to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for more sustainable operations and how we can reach net zero commitments in the coming years.

Watch Daniel Dorr, VP of Marketing at Supplier.io and Nalini Bates, Consultant & Project Lead, Supplier Diversity, Insight Sourcing Group as they discuss how you can develop a metrics driven program that your leaders will continue to support, and your procurement peers will thank you for.

Evolving ESG regulations may impact your supply chain. Make sure you know the details.

Responsible sourcing means ESG and supplier diversity working together to drive business benefits, reduce risk, increase innovation, and support the communities you do business in.

Supplier.io solves ESG data fragmentation by bringing global sustainability certifications, policies, and data into a single platform

Supply & Demand Chain Executive has recognized Supplier.io’s CEO Aylin Basom with this year’s Women in Supply Chain Award.

5 ways ESG and supply chain sustainability delivers business value, from reduced risk to increased business results.

Check out the latest trends in supplier diversity programs across the country including what's working, not working, and how your peers are addressing key challenges.

Our 6th annual report explores business relationships, executive support, program management, data, results, ESG and more.

Supplier diversity programs should use these metrics to stay on track and maximize their performance year over year.

Watch Aylin Basom (CEO of Supplier.io) and Chris Sawchuk (Principal, Global Practice Leader of The Hackett Group) on-demand as they bring together their knowledge and expertise to analyze what this year’s findings mean for both supplier diversity and procurement.

Supplier.io has been named to the Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Supplier.io is excited to share an important update regarding our supplier registration process that further enhances the insights we can provide to support procurement decisions.

Regardless of political noise, supplier diversity is a vital business requirement that offers considerable competitive advantages in the short and long term.

A message from the Supplier.io CEO, Aylin Basom about the recent Supreme Court decision and its implications for supplier diversity programs and professionals

Take a look at a number of ways leaders are finding growth opportunities in their own data, within their programs, and in partnership with their buyers and business unit leaders.

Diverse supplier certifications are down this year. How can you find new diverse suppliers to meet your needs and grow your spend?

We’ll look at a number of ways leaders aren’t just able to find new diverse suppliers, they’re also able to continue to scale up their programs in spite of adversity.

Having the active, vocal support of the executive team can make a huge difference regardless of where the supplier diversity program sits in the organization. The supplier diversity manager can get company executives involved - and keep them engaged - by following these 7 best practices. 

Economic headwinds are impacting business results and budgets. But what about supplier diversity programs and the help we provide diverse communities?

Supplier.io launched the 6th annual State of Supplier Diversity study to identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities from programs leaders like you across the country.

The following best practices will help you track and report on the progress made by your supplier diversity program and then set it up for future success.

Logitech’s Head of Global Supplier Diversity shares how he’s building a successful and growing supplier diversity program.

The Hackett Group and Supplier.io discuss how successful supplier diversity programs are effectively using data to build and grow their programs.

Logitech's Head of Supplier Diversity answers questions about how he runs a successful and growing program

Supplier.io partners with E&I Cooperative Services (E&I) to offer supplier diversity solutions to E&I’s vast member network, comprising over 6000 educational institutions.

75% of leaders say their #1 challenge with their supplier diversity program is finding new diverse suppliers. But the problem may not be as hard to solve as you may think. We’ve interviewed supplier diversity and procurement leaders from top-performing programs to learn their secrets.

Supplier.io's partnership with Transfix enables them to match shippers with certified diverse carriers, creating a more connected, intelligent, and inclusive supply chain

Supplier.io and customer Hyatt Hotels received a Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2023 Top Supply Chain Projects award. Using Supplier.io‘s solution, Hyatt met its five-year diverse supplier spend goal of 25% within three years.

Supplier diversity and sustainability (ESG) are becoming more connected as responsible sourcing strategies intersect for environmental, social, and diverse suppliers.  

In supplier diversity, the right approach to data makes a big difference.

Learn how this 20+ year supplier diversity veteran is accelerating Logitech’s supplier diversity program 

Learn how to use your Supplier.io solution to implement best practices from the top performing programs.

Supplier.io platform includes new social sourcing data and filtering capabilities that help companies advance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives through procurement.

We want to help you use that data to influence your organization and improve your program.  We’re bringing together some of the Supplier.io experts to share with you how other programs get the most value out of their data, and the next steps they take to grow their program. 

Is procurement able to satisfy urgent bottom line requirements while also working towards visionary pursuits like supplier diversity and sustainability?

Hear how industry leaders Capital Group and M&T Bank are able to spend well above the industry average with diverse suppliers.

Across industries, individual companies are delivering on the promise of supplier diversity, with top performers spending 2-3X more with diverse suppliers than their peers. Who are they, and what can they teach us? At Supplier.io, we set out to find the organizations that are putting their money where their mouths are—and to learn what they’re doing to succeed.

Supplier.io Enters First-Ever Strategic Partnership with MSDUK to Expand Global Diverse Supplier Database

Supplier diversity programs are hardly new. Most procurement professionals have some experience with deliberately including certified diverse suppliers in sourcing projects and even onboarding and partnering with suppliers that win contracts.

How do the top-performing supplier diversity programs get 2-3x the results of the rest of their industry? We analyzed the spend data of over 450 companies to identify top performers, and conducted in-depth interviews to understand what they do different from their peers.

Apollo Global Management Inc. is doubling down on supplier diversity across its private-equity portfolio, which includes major companies such as security services provider ADT Inc. and digital media company Yahoo Inc.

Supplier Diversity Data & Management Solution from Supplier.io Now Available on SAP® Store

Learn how data can be the foundation for your successful program in this free Spend Matters report on supplier diversity best practices Top-performing supplier diversity programs have mastered their data and use it to build a foundation. Have you?   

Learn how leaders grow spend by finding new diverse suppliers Finding credible new diverse suppliers is the biggest challenge for 75% of organizations. Finding new trustworthy suppliers goes well beyond just networking events and industry group membership. Leaders make finding new diverse suppliers easy, low risk, and data driven.

Learn how the top 20% of programs operate to beat industry benchmarks by 2-3x. Uncover actionable ways companies of any size can improve their supplier diversity program.

Supplier diversity isn't just good for communities, it can also help you win new business, especially with the government.  But you need to meet compliance requirements.

At its core, supplier diversity is a business strategy that diversifies the supply chain and removes barriers to entry for marginalized groups. Let’s break down what that means and why supplier diversity has never been more important.

Data Enrichment services improve data accuracy and quality by gathering missing or incomplete information, shedding visibility into your current utilization of diverse suppliers, and identifying your top suppliers to reduce dependencies.  

Get all the details on what certification means, why you need it, and what you can do with it. 

Here is a brief primer on supplier diversity tier 1 and tier 2 spend and how both benefit the impact and longevity of supplier diversity initiatives. 

Hear the Hackett Group's insights on the state of supplier diversity and how this relates to key trends and priorities for procurement teams in 2023.

An effective supplier diversity program is built on transparency, communication, and strategy. Let’s take a look at seven characteristics of successful supplier diversity programs.

Is your program as efficient as it can be? Check out this detailed report to identify simple ways you can improve.

Learn the 3 most important steps to starting your supplier diversity program, based on years of experience.

An essential element of your supplier diversity program is a policy outlining what the program is, who it includes, what the program goals are, and how you will achieve those goals.

Companies have noble and business goals for their supplier diversity programs. But many diverse suppliers don't feel the connection to the company's goals

CPOs are now expected to add value beyond cost and drive process improvement in order to remain competitive. Learn the three ways 2023 ProcureCon West encouraged leaders to meet this increased demand.

The Hackett Group joined Supplier.io CEO to talk about how Procurement leaders use benchmarking tools and data to improve their programs.

The Hackett Group provides insights on key benchmarks in supplier diversity, and how they correlate with improved procurement processes.

Supplier.io’s first annual Benchmarking Report is now available! Like the State of Supplier Diversity Report, our Benchmarking Report will examine key successes, opportunities, and trends of programs across the country.

Is benchmarking really that helpful? It can be! 3 ways you can use it to help your program.

What single aspect of your business affects the health and strength of your supplier diversity program the most? Answer: your data! Programs with strong, accurate, and reliable data place themselves in a position for success and are better able to scale their operations to promote growth.

Dig into Spend Matters' extensive research and discover their recommendations and best practices for your supplier diversity program.

‘Tis the season for goal setting! You’re probably hard at work on your personal resolutions, but have you remembered to set some for your supplier diversity program?

Facebook empowers all employees to easily find diverse suppliers to help the organization collaborate, innovate and grow.

Review 4 key metrics you can share with your leaders to demonstrate the value of your supplier diversity program.

Research shows leaders truly support the idea of supplier diversity. Review 3 ways you can turn that support into action.

Review key metrics your leadership team needs and how you can best capture that data over time, so you're always boardroom-ready.

Learn how to engage your executives from the successful program at The Container Store.

The Hackett Group joined Supplier.io CEO to talk about supplier diversity trends, and how they relate to the latest priorities for Procurement teams.

Research shows supplier diversity leaders are struggling with metrics and accountability. Review the data and explore a few ways you can simply data gathering.

Supplier diversity programs have more support than ever but still need additional help. We've identified a few ways leaders can provide more help.

Find ways to connect your supplier diversity program to the broader themes and priorities within your company.

Supplier.io's 5th State of Supplier Diversity Report is s the continuation of an initiative that extends back to 2017 and reflects the growth and maturity of supplier diversity programs as well as the impact of overarching trends in the economy, geopolitics, and society.

Explore how "average" supplier diversity programs are doing, the impact they're having, and how they can improve

Review a few specific examples of how you can use benchmarking data to improve your program and gain executive support

Find 3 simple ways you can get your extended team to include more diverse suppliers.

Find out how JetBlue was able to grow their supplier diversity program and manage supply chain risk during the pandemic

3 ways you can use benchmarking data to help you find new insights and opportunities.

Explore 5 ways you can continue to grow your program, even in this difficult economy

Research shows most business leaders support supplier diversity as simply how they want to do business. So we don't need to justify it anymore. But we do need to connect it to bigger business themes

Let's talk about activities and initiatives that will get your program off to a good start, leveraging both internal and external resources.

Connect your supplier diversity program and metrics to what's important to your organization.

Learn the four steps that will help your team align on its goals, measure your success, and develop a lasting, effective supplier diversity program.

Don't let the economy impact your supplier diversity program. Here are 4 ways to ensure your program is seen as mission critical to the business

Learn how to put the AP in "hAPpy" with everything your AP teams need to know about supplier diversity and your vendor master files.