* Supplier Diversity Importance: Ensuring the inclusion of diverse suppliers in competitive bidding processes aligns with organizational goals and promotes a fair and inclusive procurement strategy.
* Tangible Action: Encouraging the inclusion of at least one diverse supplier in every sourcing event creates a concrete, actionable step that sourcing managers can implement immediately.
* Increased Opportunities: This approach guarantees that diverse suppliers have a consistent opportunity to participate, which can lead to a more diverse and competitive supplier base.
* Accountability and Measurement: Setting a clear inclusion requirement helps in tracking and measuring the effectiveness of the supplier diversity program.
* Reference: Supplier diversity best practices highlight the importance of specific inclusion goals. Resources such as the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and various procurement best practice guides support this approach.