Supplier Diversity Strategies 5 step eps t s to o Incr ncrease - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Supplier Diversity Strategies— 5 step eps t s to o Incr ncrease se I Incl nclusi sion Veronica Cook-Euell Supplier Diversity Program Manager 1

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Here’s how to get there! 21

1. EXPAND YOUR OUTREACH 22 5/23/2018

Trade Shows Build Matchmaker Database Events Industry Outreach Co-Facilitate Groups IUC Networking State of Ohio 23

2. GET CREATIVE!! 24 5/23/2018

IT Staffing in the Round 25

Architect & Engineers Prequalification Workshop 26

Kent State University/Turner School of Construction Workshop Series 27

3. PICK LOW HANGING FRUIT 28 5/23/2018

Cut back on # of renewals, rebid more often, identify and invite minorities to Tier 2 Reporting—get 2 nd Tier spend respond to opportunity from primary contract owner Forecast opportunities. Outreach, identify build relationships early, then invite Identify and track current spend with diverse companies 29

4. SUPPLIER DIVERSITY ADVOCACY 30 5/23/2018

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5. BENCHMARK BEST PRACTICES 32 5/23/2018

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Change the world!!!! 34

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Thank You. www.kent.edu 5/23/2018 36

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Expand your Outreach Exhibit 1 • Matchmaker events • Co-Facilitate • Purposeful Networking • Trade Shows and Showcases • NMSDC • WBENC • ACOG • Build database • Industry Groups i.e., • OMSDC • State of Ohio • MBAC • PTAC 38